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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,054.68 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,054.68 and 453.68 is: 626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,054.68 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,054.68 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,054.68 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 478,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,487.22/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.10

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