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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,055.14 and 454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,055.14 and 454.04 is: 626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,055.14 = 454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,055.14 = 454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,055.14 × 454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 479,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,075.77/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.64

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