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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.24, 1,055.91 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.24, 1,055.91 and 450.48 is: 621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.24 : 1,055.91 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.24/1,055.91 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.24x = 1,055.91 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.24x = 475,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,666.34/765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.59

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