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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767, 1,058.26 and 452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767, 1,058.26 and 452.20 is: 623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 1,058.26 = 452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/1,058.26 = 452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 1,058.26 × 452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 478,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,545.17/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.92

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