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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.44, 1,048.20 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.44, 1,048.20 and 449.12 is: 619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.44 : 1,048.20 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.44/1,048.20 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.44x = 1,048.20 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.44x = 470,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,767.58/759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.89

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