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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.87, 1,056.88 and 451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.87, 1,056.88 and 451.06 is: 622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.87 : 1,056.88 = 451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.87/1,056.88 = 451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.87x = 1,056.88 × 451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.87x = 476,714.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,714.04/765.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.45

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