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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.82, 1,056.81 and 451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.82, 1,056.81 and 451.09 is: 622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.82 : 1,056.81 = 451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.82/1,056.81 = 451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.82x = 1,056.81 × 451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.82x = 476,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,716.42/765.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.49

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