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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.64, 1,053.78 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.64, 1,053.78 and 448.96 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.64 : 1,053.78 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.64/1,053.78 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.64x = 1,053.78 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.64x = 473,105.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,105.07/763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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