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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.94, 1,056.77 and 451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.94, 1,056.77 and 451.09 is: 622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.94 : 1,056.77 = 451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.94/1,056.77 = 451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.94x = 1,056.77 × 451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.94x = 476,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,698.38/765.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.37

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