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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.33, 1,058.95 and 452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.33, 1,058.95 and 452.78 is: 624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.33 : 1,058.95 = 452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.33/1,058.95 = 452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.33x = 1,058.95 × 452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.33x = 479,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,466.09/767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.85

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