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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.92, 1,055.18 and 454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.92, 1,055.18 and 454.36 is: 626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.92 : 1,055.18 = 454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.92/1,055.18 = 454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.92x = 1,055.18 × 454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.92x = 479,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,431.58/764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.77

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