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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.34, 1,150.09 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.34, 1,150.09 and 454.55 is: 681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.34 : 1,150.09 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.34/1,150.09 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.34x = 1,150.09 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.34x = 522,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,773.61/767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.28

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