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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.98, 1,056.63 and 451.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.98, 1,056.63 and 451.19 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.98 : 1,056.63 = 451.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.98/1,056.63 = 451.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.98x = 1,056.63 × 451.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.98x = 476,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,738.63/765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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