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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,052.78 and 452.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,052.78 and 452.43 is: 624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,052.78 = 452.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,052.78 = 452.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,052.78 × 452.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 476,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,306.99/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.46

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