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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.32, 1,058.76 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.32, 1,058.76 and 452.50 is: 624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.32 : 1,058.76 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.32/1,058.76 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.32x = 1,058.76 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.32x = 479,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,088.90/767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.37

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