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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.32, 1,058.88 and 452.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.32, 1,058.88 and 452.59 is: 624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.32 : 1,058.88 = 452.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.32/1,058.88 = 452.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.32x = 1,058.88 × 452.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.32x = 479,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,238.50/767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.56

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