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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.02, 1,049.50 and 480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.02, 1,049.50 and 480.76 is: 663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.02 : 1,049.50 = 480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.02/1,049.50 = 480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.02x = 1,049.50 × 480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.02x = 504,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,557.62/760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.87

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