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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.86, 1,058.62 and 452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.86, 1,058.62 and 452.02 is: 624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.86 : 1,058.62 = 452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.86/1,058.62 = 452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.86x = 1,058.62 × 452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.86x = 478,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,517.41/766.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.00

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