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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.95, 1,049.11 and 480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.95, 1,049.11 and 480.47 is: 663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.95 : 1,049.11 = 480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.95/1,049.11 = 480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.95x = 1,049.11 × 480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.95x = 504,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,059.43/759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.28

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