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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.06, 1,050.21 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.06, 1,050.21 and 450.50 is: 621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.06 : 1,050.21 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.06/1,050.21 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.06x = 1,050.21 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.06x = 473,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,119.61/761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.66

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