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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.08, 1,051.33 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.08, 1,051.33 and 447.36 is: 617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.08 : 1,051.33 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.08/1,051.33 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.08x = 1,051.33 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.08x = 470,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,322.99/762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.16

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