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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.63, 1,051.04 and 447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.63, 1,051.04 and 447.06 is: 616.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.63 : 1,051.04 = 447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.63/1,051.04 = 447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.63x = 1,051.04 × 447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.63x = 469,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,870.45/761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.93

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