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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.30, 1,049.23 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.30, 1,049.23 and 445.80 is: 615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.30 : 1,049.23 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.30/1,049.23 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.30x = 1,049.23 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.30x = 467,749.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,749.97/760.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.22

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