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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.43, 1,050.01 and 481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.43, 1,050.01 and 481.11 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.43 : 1,050.01 = 481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.43/1,050.01 = 481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.43x = 1,050.01 × 481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.43x = 505,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,169.11/760.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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