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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.84, 1,050.16 and 446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.84, 1,050.16 and 446.15 is: 615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.84 : 1,050.16 = 446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.84/1,050.16 = 446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.84x = 1,050.16 × 446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.84x = 468,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,528.88/760.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.80

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