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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.83, 1,058.38 and 452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.83, 1,058.38 and 452.19 is: 624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.83 : 1,058.38 = 452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.83/1,058.38 = 452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.83x = 1,058.38 × 452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.83x = 478,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,591.69/766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.11

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