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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.79, 1,135.62 and 449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.79, 1,135.62 and 449.24 is: 674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.79 : 1,135.62 = 449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.79/1,135.62 = 449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.79x = 1,135.62 × 449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.79x = 510,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,160.25/756.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.11

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