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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.95, 1,049.22 and 480.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.95, 1,049.22 and 480.83 is: 662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.95 : 1,049.22 = 480.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.95/1,049.22 = 480.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.95x = 1,049.22 × 480.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.95x = 504,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,491.21/760.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.98

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