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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.38, 1,055.12 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.38, 1,055.12 and 449.76 is: 620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.38 : 1,055.12 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.38/1,055.12 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.38x = 1,055.12 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.38x = 474,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,550.77/764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.83

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