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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,056.02 and 450.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,056.02 and 450.64 is: 621.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,056.02 = 450.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,056.02 = 450.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,056.02 × 450.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 475,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,884.85/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.83

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