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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.80, 1,049.15 and 480.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.80, 1,049.15 and 480.49 is: 663.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.80 : 1,049.15 = 480.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.80/1,049.15 = 480.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.80x = 1,049.15 × 480.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.80x = 504,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,098.44/759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.46

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