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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.01, 1,048.43 and 445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.01, 1,048.43 and 445.07 is: 613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.01 : 1,048.43 = 445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.01/1,048.43 = 445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.01x = 1,048.43 × 445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.01x = 466,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,624.74/760.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.97

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