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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.81, 1,056.83 and 455.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.81, 1,056.83 and 455.25 is: 628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.81 : 1,056.83 = 455.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.81/1,056.83 = 455.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.81x = 1,056.83 × 455.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.81x = 481,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,119.58/765.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.25

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