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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.20, 1,048.72 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.20, 1,048.72 and 449.52 is: 620.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.20 : 1,048.72 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.20/1,048.72 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.20x = 1,048.72 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.20x = 471,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,420.61/760.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.13

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