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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.53, 1,055.05 and 449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.53, 1,055.05 and 449.80 is: 620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.53 : 1,055.05 = 449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.53/1,055.05 = 449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.53x = 1,055.05 × 449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.53x = 474,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,557.73/764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.72

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