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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.43, 1,057.56 and 451.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.43, 1,057.56 and 451.85 is: 623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.43 : 1,057.56 = 451.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.43/1,057.56 = 451.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.43x = 1,057.56 × 451.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.43x = 477,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,851.50/766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.48

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