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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.75, 1,059.51 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.75, 1,059.51 and 452.92 is: 625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.75 : 1,059.51 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.75/1,059.51 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.75x = 1,059.51 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.75x = 479,873.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,873.27/767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.04

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