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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.84, 1,057.14 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.84, 1,057.14 and 455.52 is: 628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.84 : 1,057.14 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.84/1,057.14 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.84x = 1,057.14 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.84x = 481,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,548.41/765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.78

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