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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.92, 1,049.92 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.92, 1,049.92 and 450.44 is: 621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.92 : 1,049.92 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.92/1,049.92 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.92x = 1,049.92 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.92x = 472,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,925.96/760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.52

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