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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.55, 1,055.15 and 449.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.55, 1,055.15 and 449.81 is: 620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.55 : 1,055.15 = 449.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.55/1,055.15 = 449.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.55x = 1,055.15 × 449.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.55x = 474,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,609.50/764.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.77

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