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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,048.04 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,048.04 and 449.04 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,048.04 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,048.04 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,048.04 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 470,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,611.88/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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