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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,052.71 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,052.71 and 448.36 is: 618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,052.71 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,052.71 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,052.71 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 471,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,993.06/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.54

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