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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.83, 1,050.01 and 481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.83, 1,050.01 and 481.04 is: 663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.83 : 1,050.01 = 481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.83/1,050.01 = 481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.83x = 1,050.01 × 481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.83x = 505,097.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,097.00/760.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.88

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