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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,058.94 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,058.94 and 452.54 is: 624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,058.94 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,058.94 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,058.94 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 479,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,212.71/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.50

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