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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.70, 1,050.18 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.70, 1,050.18 and 481.34 is: 664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.70 : 1,050.18 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.70/1,050.18 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.70x = 1,050.18 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.70x = 505,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,493.64/760.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.51

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