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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.94, 1,048.71 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.94, 1,048.71 and 461.20 is: 636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.94 : 1,048.71 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.94/1,048.71 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.94x = 1,048.71 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.94x = 483,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,665.05/759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.45

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