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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.96, 1,059.53 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.96, 1,059.53 and 448.92 is: 619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.96 : 1,059.53 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.96/1,059.53 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.96x = 1,059.53 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.96x = 475,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,641.96/767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.36

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