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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.41, 1,052.97 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.41, 1,052.97 and 452.73 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.41 : 1,052.97 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.41/1,052.97 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.41x = 1,052.97 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.41x = 476,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,711.11/763.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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