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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,057.05 and 451.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,057.05 and 451.31 is: 622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,057.05 = 451.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,057.05 = 451.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,057.05 × 451.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 477,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,051.95/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.77

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