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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,059.08 and 452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,059.08 and 452.75 is: 624.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,059.08 = 452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,059.08 = 452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,059.08 × 452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 479,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,490.91/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.73

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