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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.01, 1,055.73 and 454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.01, 1,055.73 and 454.51 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.01 : 1,055.73 = 454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.01/1,055.73 = 454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.01x = 1,055.73 × 454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.01x = 479,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,839.84/765.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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