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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.63, 1,051.07 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.63, 1,051.07 and 447.12 is: 617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.63 : 1,051.07 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.63/1,051.07 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.63x = 1,051.07 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.63x = 469,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,954.42/761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.04

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