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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.80, 1,050.53 and 481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.80, 1,050.53 and 481.49 is: 664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.80 : 1,050.53 = 481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.80/1,050.53 = 481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.80x = 1,050.53 × 481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.80x = 505,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,819.69/760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.85

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