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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.59, 1,056.65 and 450.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.59, 1,056.65 and 450.81 is: 622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.59 : 1,056.65 = 450.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.59/1,056.65 = 450.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.59x = 1,056.65 × 450.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.59x = 476,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,346.13/765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.20

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