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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.46, 1,049.09 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.46, 1,049.09 and 445.75 is: 614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.46 : 1,049.09 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.46/1,049.09 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.46x = 1,049.09 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.46x = 467,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,627.02/760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.93

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