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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.84, 1,056.78 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.84, 1,056.78 and 446.82 is: 616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.84 : 1,056.78 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.84/1,056.78 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.84x = 1,056.78 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.84x = 472,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,190.44/765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.57

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