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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.38, 1,050.75 and 446.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.38, 1,050.75 and 446.74 is: 616.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.38 : 1,050.75 = 446.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.38/1,050.75 = 446.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.38x = 1,050.75 × 446.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.38x = 469,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,412.06/761.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.53

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