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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.77, 1,138.79 and 449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.77, 1,138.79 and 449.67 is: 675.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.77 : 1,138.79 = 449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.77/1,138.79 = 449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.77x = 1,138.79 × 449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.77x = 512,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,077.45/757.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.77

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