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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.27, 1,050.56 and 482.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.27, 1,050.56 and 482.00 is: 665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.27 : 1,050.56 = 482.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.27/1,050.56 = 482.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.27x = 1,050.56 × 482.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.27x = 506,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,362.26/761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.16

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