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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.38, 1,049.44 and 461.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.38, 1,049.44 and 461.78 is: 637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.38 : 1,049.44 = 461.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.38/1,049.44 = 461.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.38x = 1,049.44 × 461.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.38x = 484,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,609.90/760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.32

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