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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,057.23 and 451.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,057.23 and 451.38 is: 622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,057.23 = 451.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,057.23 = 451.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,057.23 × 451.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 477,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,212.48/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.89

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