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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.16, 1,057.44 and 455.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.16, 1,057.44 and 455.84 is: 629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.16 : 1,057.44 = 455.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.16/1,057.44 = 455.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.16x = 1,057.44 × 455.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.16x = 482,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,023.45/766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.14

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