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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.95, 1,050.56 and 481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.95, 1,050.56 and 481.43 is: 664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.95 : 1,050.56 = 481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.95/1,050.56 = 481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.95x = 1,050.56 × 481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.95x = 505,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,763.44/760.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.65

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