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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,053.99 and 449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,053.99 and 449.06 is: 619.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,053.99 = 449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,053.99 = 449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,053.99 × 449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 473,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,299.48/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.60

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