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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.03, 1,048.80 and 461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.03, 1,048.80 and 461.35 is: 636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.03 : 1,048.80 = 461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.03/1,048.80 = 461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.03x = 1,048.80 × 461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.03x = 483,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,858.43/760.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.63

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