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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.03, 1,051.86 and 482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.03, 1,051.86 and 482.73 is: 666.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.03 : 1,051.86 = 482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.03/1,051.86 = 482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.03x = 1,051.86 × 482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.03x = 507,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,764.38/762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.33

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