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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,053 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,053 and 452.52 is: 624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,053 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,053 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,053 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 476,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,503.56/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.64

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