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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.50, 1,049.19 and 480.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.50, 1,049.19 and 480.63 is: 663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.50 : 1,049.19 = 480.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.50/1,049.19 = 480.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.50x = 1,049.19 × 480.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.50x = 504,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,272.19/760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.08

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