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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.39, 1,049.55 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.39, 1,049.55 and 445.75 is: 615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.39 : 1,049.55 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.39/1,049.55 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.39x = 1,049.55 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.39x = 467,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,836.91/760.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.26

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