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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.88, 1,053.28 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.88, 1,053.28 and 452.48 is: 624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.88 : 1,053.28 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.88/1,053.28 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.88x = 1,053.28 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.88x = 476,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,588.13/762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.72

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