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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.88, 1,048.21 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.88, 1,048.21 and 480.16 is: 662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.88 : 1,048.21 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.88/1,048.21 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.88x = 1,048.21 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.88x = 503,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,308.62/759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.35

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