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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.91, 1,055.04 and 454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.91, 1,055.04 and 454.23 is: 626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.91 : 1,055.04 = 454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.91/1,055.04 = 454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.91x = 1,055.04 × 454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.91x = 479,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,230.82/764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.52

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