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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.52, 1,056.44 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.52, 1,056.44 and 455 is: 627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.52 : 1,056.44 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.52/1,056.44 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.52x = 1,056.44 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.52x = 480,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,680.20/765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.91

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