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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.29, 1,049.18 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.29, 1,049.18 and 445.74 is: 615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.29 : 1,049.18 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.29/1,049.18 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.29x = 1,049.18 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.29x = 467,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,659.26/760.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.11

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