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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.97, 1,050.17 and 446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.97, 1,050.17 and 446.24 is: 615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.97 : 1,050.17 = 446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.97/1,050.17 = 446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.97x = 1,050.17 × 446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.97x = 468,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,620.38/760.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.82

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