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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.66, 1,056.49 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.66, 1,056.49 and 450.86 is: 622.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.66 : 1,056.49 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.66/1,056.49 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.66x = 1,056.49 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.66x = 476,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,329.08/765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.12

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