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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.12, 1,054.44 and 449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.12, 1,054.44 and 449.36 is: 620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.12 : 1,054.44 = 449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.12/1,054.44 = 449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.12x = 1,054.44 × 449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.12x = 473,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,823.16/764.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.09

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