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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,058.14 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,058.14 and 452.07 is: 623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,058.14 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,058.14 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,058.14 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 478,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,351.09/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.91

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