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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.26, 1,057.68 and 451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.26, 1,057.68 and 451.51 is: 623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.26 : 1,057.68 = 451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.26/1,057.68 = 451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.26x = 1,057.68 × 451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.26x = 477,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,550.45/766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.22

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