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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.52, 1,139.47 and 446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.52, 1,139.47 and 446.65 is: 669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.52 : 1,139.47 = 446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.52/1,139.47 = 446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.52x = 1,139.47 × 446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.52x = 508,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,940.31/760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.20

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