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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.87, 1,050.01 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.87, 1,050.01 and 446.31 is: 615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.87 : 1,050.01 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.87/1,050.01 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.87x = 1,050.01 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.87x = 468,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,629.96/760.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.91

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