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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.85, 1,051.53 and 447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.85, 1,051.53 and 447.15 is: 617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.85 : 1,051.53 = 447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.85/1,051.53 = 447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.85x = 1,051.53 × 447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.85x = 470,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,191.64/761.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.17

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