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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,057.32 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,057.32 and 455.64 is: 628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,057.32 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,057.32 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,057.32 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 481,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,757.28/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.86

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