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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.06, 1,058.90 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.06, 1,058.90 and 452.22 is: 624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.06 : 1,058.90 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.06/1,058.90 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.06x = 1,058.90 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.06x = 478,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,855.76/767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.27

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