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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.18, 1,054.23 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.18, 1,054.23 and 453.50 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.18 : 1,054.23 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.18/1,054.23 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.18x = 1,054.23 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.18x = 478,093.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,093.31/764.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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