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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.81, 1,051.18 and 446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.81, 1,051.18 and 446.95 is: 616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.81 : 1,051.18 = 446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.81/1,051.18 = 446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.81x = 1,051.18 × 446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.81x = 469,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,819.18/761.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.72

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