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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.28, 1,054.74 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.28, 1,054.74 and 453.80 is: 626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.28 : 1,054.74 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.28/1,054.74 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.28x = 1,054.74 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.28x = 478,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,641.01/764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.26

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