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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.73, 1,049.94 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.73, 1,049.94 and 446.18 is: 615.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.73 : 1,049.94 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.73/1,049.94 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.73x = 1,049.94 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.73x = 468,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,462.23/760.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.81

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