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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763, 1,143.03 and 449.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763, 1,143.03 and 449.89 is: 673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763 : 1,143.03 = 449.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763/1,143.03 = 449.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763x = 1,143.03 × 449.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763x = 514,237.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,237.77/763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.97

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