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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,053.98 and 448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,053.98 and 448.97 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,053.98 = 448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,053.98 = 448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,053.98 × 448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 473,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,197.89/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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