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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.88, 1,055.50 and 450.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.88, 1,055.50 and 450.13 is: 621.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.88 : 1,055.50 = 450.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.88/1,055.50 = 450.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.88x = 1,055.50 × 450.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.88x = 475,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,112.22/764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.16

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