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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.75, 1,056.38 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.75, 1,056.38 and 450.92 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.75 : 1,056.38 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.75/1,056.38 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.75x = 1,056.38 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.75x = 476,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,335.33/765.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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