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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.12, 1,058.52 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.12, 1,058.52 and 452.40 is: 624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.12 : 1,058.52 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.12/1,058.52 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.12x = 1,058.52 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.12x = 478,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,874.45/767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.25

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