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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.80, 1,053.98 and 449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.80, 1,053.98 and 449.08 is: 619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.80 : 1,053.98 = 449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.80/1,053.98 = 449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.80x = 1,053.98 × 449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.80x = 473,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,322.64/763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.69

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