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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.93, 1,049.91 and 450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.93, 1,049.91 and 450.25 is: 621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.93 : 1,049.91 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.93/1,049.91 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.93x = 1,049.91 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.93x = 472,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,721.98/760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.24

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