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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.37, 1,051.98 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.37, 1,051.98 and 447.73 is: 617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.37 : 1,051.98 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.37/1,051.98 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.37x = 1,051.98 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.37x = 470,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,998.70/762.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.81

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