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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.14, 1,055.89 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.14, 1,055.89 and 454.64 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.14 : 1,055.89 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.14/1,055.89 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.14x = 1,055.89 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.14x = 480,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,052.34/765.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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