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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.70, 1,056.55 and 450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.70, 1,056.55 and 450.91 is: 622.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.70 : 1,056.55 = 450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.70/1,056.55 = 450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.70x = 1,056.55 × 450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.70x = 476,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,408.96/765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.19

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