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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.06, 1,057.52 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.06, 1,057.52 and 451.22 is: 622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.06 : 1,057.52 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.06/1,057.52 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.06x = 1,057.52 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.06x = 477,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,174.17/766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.89

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