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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.60, 1,057.82 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.60, 1,057.82 and 451.84 is: 623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.60 : 1,057.82 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.60/1,057.82 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.60x = 1,057.82 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.60x = 477,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,960.49/766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.48

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