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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.36, 1,049.54 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.36, 1,049.54 and 445.80 is: 615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.36 : 1,049.54 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.36/1,049.54 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.36x = 1,049.54 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.36x = 467,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,884.93/760.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.35

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