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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.38, 1,056.11 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.38, 1,056.11 and 450.46 is: 621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.38 : 1,056.11 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.38/1,056.11 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.38x = 1,056.11 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.38x = 475,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,730.03/765.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.56

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