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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.35, 1,049.19 and 445.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.35, 1,049.19 and 445.67 is: 614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.35 : 1,049.19 = 445.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.35/1,049.19 = 445.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.35x = 1,049.19 × 445.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.35x = 467,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,589.52/760.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.96

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