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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.68, 1,055.16 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.68, 1,055.16 and 450.12 is: 621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.68 : 1,055.16 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.68/1,055.16 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.68x = 1,055.16 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.68x = 474,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,948.62/764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.11

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