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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,055.76 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,055.76 and 454.56 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,055.76 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,055.76 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,055.76 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 479,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,906.27/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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