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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.19, 1,055.96 and 454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.19, 1,055.96 and 454.69 is: 627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.19 : 1,055.96 = 454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.19/1,055.96 = 454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.19x = 1,055.96 × 454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.19x = 480,132.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,132.95/765.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.47

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