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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,055.83 and 450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,055.83 and 450.37 is: 621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,055.83 = 450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,055.83 = 450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,055.83 × 450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 475,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,514.16/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.49

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