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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.68, 1,057.88 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.68, 1,057.88 and 451.94 is: 623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.68 : 1,057.88 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.68/1,057.88 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.68x = 1,057.88 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.68x = 478,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,090.74/766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.59

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