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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.86, 1,051.44 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.86, 1,051.44 and 447.16 is: 617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.86 : 1,051.44 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.86/1,051.44 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.86x = 1,051.44 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.86x = 470,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,161.91/761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.12

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