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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.44, 1,055.01 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.44, 1,055.01 and 453.94 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.44 : 1,055.01 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.44/1,055.01 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.44x = 1,055.01 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.44x = 478,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,910.30/764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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