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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.46, 1,056.27 and 450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.46, 1,056.27 and 450.73 is: 621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.46 : 1,056.27 = 450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.46/1,056.27 = 450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.46x = 1,056.27 × 450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.46x = 476,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,092.58/765.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.97

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