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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.76, 1,055.38 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.76, 1,055.38 and 450.27 is: 621.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.76 : 1,055.38 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.76/1,055.38 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.76x = 1,055.38 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.76x = 475,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,205.95/764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.38

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