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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.51, 1,059.14 and 452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.51, 1,059.14 and 452.78 is: 624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.51 : 1,059.14 = 452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.51/1,059.14 = 452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.51x = 1,059.14 × 452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.51x = 479,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,557.41/767.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.83

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