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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.48, 1,059.17 and 452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.48, 1,059.17 and 452.93 is: 625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.48 : 1,059.17 = 452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.48/1,059.17 = 452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.48x = 1,059.17 × 452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.48x = 479,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,729.87/767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.07

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