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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.98, 1,050.40 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.98, 1,050.40 and 481.68 is: 664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.98 : 1,050.40 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.98/1,050.40 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.98x = 1,050.40 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.98x = 505,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,956.67/760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.88

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