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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.10, 1,055.84 and 450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.10, 1,055.84 and 450.38 is: 621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.10 : 1,055.84 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.10/1,055.84 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.10x = 1,055.84 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.10x = 475,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,523.38/765.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.52

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