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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765, 1,055.70 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765, 1,055.70 and 454.56 is: 627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765 : 1,055.70 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765/1,055.70 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765x = 1,055.70 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765x = 479,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,878.99/765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.29

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