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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.10, 1,050.26 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.10, 1,050.26 and 446.33 is: 615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.10 : 1,050.26 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.10/1,050.26 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.10x = 1,050.26 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.10x = 468,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,755.06/761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.89

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