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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.58, 1,058.91 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.58, 1,058.91 and 452.84 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.58 : 1,058.91 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.58/1,058.91 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.58x = 1,058.91 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.58x = 479,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,515.77/767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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