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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764, 1,054.32 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764, 1,054.32 and 453.56 is: 625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764 : 1,054.32 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764/1,054.32 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764x = 1,054.32 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764x = 478,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,197.38/764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.91

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