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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.45, 1,056.36 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.45, 1,056.36 and 450.66 is: 621.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.45 : 1,056.36 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.45/1,056.36 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.45x = 1,056.36 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.45x = 476,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,059.20/765.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.93

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