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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.37, 1,056.24 and 450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.37, 1,056.24 and 450.70 is: 621.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.37 : 1,056.24 = 450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.37/1,056.24 = 450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.37x = 1,056.24 × 450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.37x = 476,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,047.37/765.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.98

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