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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.53, 1,051.97 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.53, 1,051.97 and 447.66 is: 617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.53 : 1,051.97 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.53/1,051.97 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.53x = 1,051.97 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.53x = 470,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,922.65/762.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.58

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