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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.47, 1,059.02 and 452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.47, 1,059.02 and 452.71 is: 624.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.47 : 1,059.02 = 452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.47/1,059.02 = 452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.47x = 1,059.02 × 452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.47x = 479,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,428.94/767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.69

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