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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.60, 1,049.56 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.60, 1,049.56 and 445.82 is: 615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.60 : 1,049.56 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.60/1,049.56 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.60x = 1,049.56 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.60x = 467,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,914.84/760.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.19

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