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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.67, 1,052.70 and 448.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.67, 1,052.70 and 448.01 is: 618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.67 : 1,052.70 = 448.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.67/1,052.70 = 448.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.67x = 1,052.70 × 448.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.67x = 471,620.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,620.13/762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.38

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