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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.76, 1,056.78 and 455.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.76, 1,056.78 and 455.26 is: 628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.76 : 1,056.78 = 455.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.76/1,056.78 = 455.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.76x = 1,056.78 × 455.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.76x = 481,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,109.66/765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.28

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