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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.82, 1,058.18 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.82, 1,058.18 and 452.18 is: 623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.82 : 1,058.18 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.82/1,058.18 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.82x = 1,058.18 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.82x = 478,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,487.83/766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.99

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