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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.37, 1,049.28 and 445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.37, 1,049.28 and 445.59 is: 614.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.37 : 1,049.28 = 445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.37/1,049.28 = 445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.37x = 1,049.28 × 445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.37x = 467,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,548.68/760.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.90

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