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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.20, 1,049.10 and 445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.20, 1,049.10 and 445.47 is: 614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.20 : 1,049.10 = 445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.20/1,049.10 = 445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.20x = 1,049.10 × 445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.20x = 467,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,342.58/760.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.76

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