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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.26, 1,059.06 and 452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.26, 1,059.06 and 452.51 is: 624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.26 : 1,059.06 = 452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.26/1,059.06 = 452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.26x = 1,059.06 × 452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.26x = 479,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,235.24/767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.61

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