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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.53, 1,056.53 and 450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.53, 1,056.53 and 450.78 is: 622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.53 : 1,056.53 = 450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.53/1,056.53 = 450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.53x = 1,056.53 × 450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.53x = 476,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,262.03/765.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.13

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