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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.90, 1,054.11 and 449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.90, 1,054.11 and 449.17 is: 619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.90 : 1,054.11 = 449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.90/1,054.11 = 449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.90x = 1,054.11 × 449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.90x = 473,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,480.56/763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.82

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