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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.34, 1,054.80 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.34, 1,054.80 and 453.84 is: 626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.34 : 1,054.80 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.34/1,054.80 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.34x = 1,054.80 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.34x = 478,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,710.43/764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.31

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