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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.76, 1,055.37 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.76, 1,055.37 and 449.96 is: 620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.76 : 1,055.37 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.76/1,055.37 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.76x = 1,055.37 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.76x = 474,874.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,874.29/764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.95

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