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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.96, 1,050.14 and 446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.96, 1,050.14 and 446.15 is: 615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.96 : 1,050.14 = 446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.96/1,050.14 = 446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.96x = 1,050.14 × 446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.96x = 468,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,520.36/760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.70

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