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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.37, 1,050.66 and 446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.37, 1,050.66 and 446.59 is: 616.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.37 : 1,050.66 = 446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.37/1,050.66 = 446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.37x = 1,050.66 × 446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.37x = 469,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,214.25/761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.28

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