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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.92, 1,051.71 and 447.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.92, 1,051.71 and 447.29 is: 617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.92 : 1,051.71 = 447.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.92/1,051.71 = 447.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.92x = 1,051.71 × 447.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.92x = 470,419.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,419.37/761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.41

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