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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,054.58 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,054.58 and 453.64 is: 626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,054.58 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,054.58 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,054.58 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 478,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,399.67/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.14

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