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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.47, 1,049.71 and 481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.47, 1,049.71 and 481.17 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.47 : 1,049.71 = 481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.47/1,049.71 = 481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.47x = 1,049.71 × 481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.47x = 505,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,088.96/760.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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