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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.08, 1,048.39 and 480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.08, 1,048.39 and 480.67 is: 663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.08 : 1,048.39 = 480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.08/1,048.39 = 480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.08x = 1,048.39 × 480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.08x = 503,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,929.62/760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.00

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