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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.38, 1,053.36 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.38, 1,053.36 and 448.72 is: 619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.38 : 1,053.36 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.38/1,053.36 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.38x = 1,053.36 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.38x = 472,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,663.70/763.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.17

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