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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.62, 1,059.36 and 452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.62, 1,059.36 and 452.90 is: 625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.62 : 1,059.36 = 452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.62/1,059.36 = 452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.62x = 1,059.36 × 452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.62x = 479,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,784.14/767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.03

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