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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.92, 1,052.83 and 448.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.92, 1,052.83 and 448.39 is: 618.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.92 : 1,052.83 = 448.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.92/1,052.83 = 448.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.92x = 1,052.83 × 448.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.92x = 472,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,078.44/762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.78

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