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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.59, 1,049.63 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.59, 1,049.63 and 446.06 is: 615.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.59 : 1,049.63 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.59/1,049.63 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.59x = 1,049.63 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.59x = 468,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,193.82/760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.57

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