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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.38, 1,058.87 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.38, 1,058.87 and 452.46 is: 624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.38 : 1,058.87 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.38/1,058.87 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.38x = 1,058.87 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.38x = 479,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,096.32/767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.33

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