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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.03, 1,048.77 and 445.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.03, 1,048.77 and 445.25 is: 614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.03 : 1,048.77 = 445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.03/1,048.77 = 445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.03x = 1,048.77 × 445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.03x = 466,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,967.46/760.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.41

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