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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.62, 1,049.98 and 481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.62, 1,049.98 and 481.71 is: 664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.62 : 1,049.98 = 481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.62/1,049.98 = 481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.62x = 1,049.98 × 481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.62x = 505,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,785.87/761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.10

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