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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.54, 1,054.67 and 449.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.54, 1,054.67 and 449.65 is: 620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.54 : 1,054.67 = 449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.54/1,054.67 = 449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.54x = 1,054.67 × 449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.54x = 474,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,233.96/764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.29

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