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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,057.96 and 456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,057.96 and 456.52 is: 629.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,057.96 = 456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,057.96 = 456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,057.96 × 456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 482,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,979.90/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.67

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