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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.55, 1,059.57 and 452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.55, 1,059.57 and 452.71 is: 624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.55 : 1,059.57 = 452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.55/1,059.57 = 452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.55x = 1,059.57 × 452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.55x = 479,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,672.64/767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.94

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