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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,057.26 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,057.26 and 455.68 is: 628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,057.26 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,057.26 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,057.26 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 481,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,772.24/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.95

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