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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.91, 1,054.20 and 449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.91, 1,054.20 and 449.18 is: 619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.91 : 1,054.20 = 449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.91/1,054.20 = 449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.91x = 1,054.20 × 449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.91x = 473,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,520.29/763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.87

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