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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.25, 1,056.02 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.25, 1,056.02 and 450.44 is: 621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.25 : 1,056.02 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.25/1,056.02 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.25x = 1,056.02 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.25x = 475,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,667.44/765.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.59

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