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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.29, 1,057.14 and 451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.29, 1,057.14 and 451.47 is: 622.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.29 : 1,057.14 = 451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.29/1,057.14 = 451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.29x = 1,057.14 × 451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.29x = 477,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,267.00/766.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.83

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