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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.81, 1,055.49 and 450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.81, 1,055.49 and 450.05 is: 621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.81 : 1,055.49 = 450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.81/1,055.49 = 450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.81x = 1,055.49 × 450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.81x = 475,025.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,025.91/764.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.11

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