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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.48, 1,057.32 and 451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.48, 1,057.32 and 451.69 is: 623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.48 : 1,057.32 = 451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.48/1,057.32 = 451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.48x = 1,057.32 × 451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.48x = 477,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,580.87/766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.08

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