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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.61, 1,055.17 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.61, 1,055.17 and 449.88 is: 620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.61 : 1,055.17 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.61/1,055.17 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.61x = 1,055.17 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.61x = 474,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,699.88/764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.84

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