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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.44, 1,050.72 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.44, 1,050.72 and 450.88 is: 622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.44 : 1,050.72 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.44/1,050.72 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.44x = 1,050.72 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.44x = 473,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,748.63/761.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.17

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