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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.58, 1,059.31 and 452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.58, 1,059.31 and 452.79 is: 624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.58 : 1,059.31 = 452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.58/1,059.31 = 452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.58x = 1,059.31 × 452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.58x = 479,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,645.54/767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.88

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