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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.61, 1,049.79 and 445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.61, 1,049.79 and 445.90 is: 615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.61 : 1,049.79 = 445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.61/1,049.79 = 445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.61x = 1,049.79 × 445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.61x = 468,096.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,096.11/760.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.42

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