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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.25, 1,057.43 and 455.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.25, 1,057.43 and 455.75 is: 628.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.25 : 1,057.43 = 455.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.25/1,057.43 = 455.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.25x = 1,057.43 × 455.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.25x = 481,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,923.72/766.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.94

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