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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.79, 1,059.21 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.79, 1,059.21 and 452.97 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.79 : 1,059.21 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.79/1,059.21 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.79x = 1,059.21 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.79x = 479,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,790.35/767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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