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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.39, 1,053.42 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.39, 1,053.42 and 448.86 is: 619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.39 : 1,053.42 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.39/1,053.42 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.39x = 1,053.42 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.39x = 472,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,836.97/763.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.39

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