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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.50, 1,058.01 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.50, 1,058.01 and 455.94 is: 629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.50 : 1,058.01 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.50/1,058.01 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.50x = 1,058.01 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.50x = 482,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,389.08/766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.34

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