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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.00, 1,140.03 and 447.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.00, 1,140.03 and 447.89 is: 670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.00 : 1,140.03 = 447.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.00/1,140.03 = 447.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.00x = 1,140.03 × 447.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.00x = 510,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,602.34/761.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.97

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