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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.02, 1,049.09 and 480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.02, 1,049.09 and 480.72 is: 663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.02 : 1,049.09 = 480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.02/1,049.09 = 480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.02x = 1,049.09 × 480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.02x = 504,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,318.54/760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.56

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