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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.14, 1,054.22 and 449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.14, 1,054.22 and 449.20 is: 619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.14 : 1,054.22 = 449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.14/1,054.22 = 449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.14x = 1,054.22 × 449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.14x = 473,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,555.62/764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.72

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