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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.37, 1,058.92 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.37, 1,058.92 and 452.76 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.37 : 1,058.92 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.37/1,058.92 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.37x = 1,058.92 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.37x = 479,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,434.06/767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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