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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.37, 1,049.83 and 481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.37, 1,049.83 and 481.29 is: 663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.37 : 1,049.83 = 481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.37/1,049.83 = 481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.37x = 1,049.83 × 481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.37x = 505,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,272.68/761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.64

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