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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,052.34 and 452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,052.34 and 452.28 is: 623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,052.34 = 452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,052.34 = 452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,052.34 × 452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 475,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,952.34/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.92

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