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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.25, 1,059.04 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.25, 1,059.04 and 452.49 is: 624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.25 : 1,059.04 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.25/1,059.04 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.25x = 1,059.04 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.25x = 479,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,205.01/767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.57

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