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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,057.32 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,057.32 and 455.76 is: 628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,057.32 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,057.32 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,057.32 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 481,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,884.16/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.73

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