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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.32, 1,057.50 and 451.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.32, 1,057.50 and 451.59 is: 623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.32 : 1,057.50 = 451.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.32/1,057.50 = 451.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.32x = 1,057.50 × 451.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.32x = 477,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,556.43/766.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.18

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