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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.19, 1,037.63 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.19, 1,037.63 and 449.22 is: 619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.19 : 1,037.63 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.19/1,037.63 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.19x = 1,037.63 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.19x = 466,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,121.90/752.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.69

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