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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,054.19 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,054.19 and 449.16 is: 619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,054.19 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,054.19 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,054.19 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 473,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,497.73/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.86

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