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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.22, 1,050.01 and 481.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.22, 1,050.01 and 481.23 is: 663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.22 : 1,050.01 = 481.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.22/1,050.01 = 481.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.22x = 1,050.01 × 481.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.22x = 505,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,296.31/761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.80

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