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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.54, 1,059.35 and 452.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.54, 1,059.35 and 452.99 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.54 : 1,059.35 = 452.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.54/1,059.35 = 452.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.54x = 1,059.35 × 452.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.54x = 479,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,875.34/767.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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