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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.88, 1,058.39 and 456.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.88, 1,058.39 and 456.38 is: 629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.88 : 1,058.39 = 456.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.88/1,058.39 = 456.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.88x = 1,058.39 × 456.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.88x = 483,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,020.45/766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.86

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