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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.20, 1,053.08 and 448.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.20, 1,053.08 and 448.39 is: 618.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.20 : 1,053.08 = 448.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.20/1,053.08 = 448.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.20x = 1,053.08 × 448.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.20x = 472,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,190.54/763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.70

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