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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.64, 1,056.53 and 450.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.64, 1,056.53 and 450.95 is: 622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.64 : 1,056.53 = 450.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.64/1,056.53 = 450.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.64x = 1,056.53 × 450.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.64x = 476,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,439.95/765.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.28

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