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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.93, 1,049.52 and 481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.93, 1,049.52 and 481.21 is: 663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.93 : 1,049.52 = 481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.93/1,049.52 = 481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.93x = 1,049.52 × 481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.93x = 505,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,038.70/760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.71

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