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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.60, 1,055.24 and 449.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.60, 1,055.24 and 449.97 is: 621.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.60 : 1,055.24 = 449.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.60/1,055.24 = 449.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.60x = 1,055.24 × 449.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.60x = 474,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,824.09/764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.01

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