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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762, 1,141.53 and 448.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762, 1,141.53 and 448.89 is: 672.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762 : 1,141.53 = 448.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762/1,141.53 = 448.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762x = 1,141.53 × 448.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762x = 512,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,421.40/762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.47

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