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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.61, 1,056.55 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.61, 1,056.55 and 450.88 is: 622.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.61 : 1,056.55 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.61/1,056.55 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.61x = 1,056.55 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.61x = 476,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,377.26/765.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.22

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