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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,052.24 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,052.24 and 452 is: 623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,052.24 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,052.24 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,052.24 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 475,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,612.48/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.70

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