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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.86, 1,054.29 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.86, 1,054.29 and 449.16 is: 619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.86 : 1,054.29 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.86/1,054.29 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.86x = 1,054.29 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.86x = 473,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,544.90/763.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.94

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