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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.18, 1,054.59 and 449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.18, 1,054.59 and 449.42 is: 620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.18 : 1,054.59 = 449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.18/1,054.59 = 449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.18x = 1,054.59 × 449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.18x = 473,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,953.84/764.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.21

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