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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.75, 1,050.91 and 481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.75, 1,050.91 and 481.90 is: 664.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.75 : 1,050.91 = 481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.75/1,050.91 = 481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.75x = 1,050.91 × 481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.75x = 506,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,433.53/761.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.83

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