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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,050.48 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,050.48 and 481.32 is: 664.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,050.48 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,050.48 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,050.48 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 505,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,617.03/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.38

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