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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.17, 1,049.28 and 445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.17, 1,049.28 and 445.53 is: 614.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.17 : 1,049.28 = 445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.17/1,049.28 = 445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.17x = 1,049.28 × 445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.17x = 467,485.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,485.72/760.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.98

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