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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,053.48 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,053.48 and 448.80 is: 619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,053.48 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,053.48 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,053.48 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 472,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,801.82/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.21

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