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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.49, 1,058.95 and 452.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.49, 1,058.95 and 452.77 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.49 : 1,058.95 = 452.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.49/1,058.95 = 452.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.49x = 1,058.95 × 452.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.49x = 479,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,455.50/767.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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