Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765, 1,055.88 and 454.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 765, 1,055.88 and 454.68 is: 627.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765 : 1,055.88 = 454.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765/1,055.88 = 454.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765x = 1,055.88 × 454.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765x = 480,087.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,087.52/765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627.57
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