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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.36, 1,053.54 and 448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.36, 1,053.54 and 448.74 is: 619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.36 : 1,053.54 = 448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.36/1,053.54 = 448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.36x = 1,053.54 × 448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.36x = 472,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,765.54/763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.32

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