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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.67, 1,050.12 and 481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.67, 1,050.12 and 481.35 is: 664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.67 : 1,050.12 = 481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.67/1,050.12 = 481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.67x = 1,050.12 × 481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.67x = 505,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,475.26/760.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.52

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