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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.69, 1,059.37 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.69, 1,059.37 and 452.97 is: 625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.69 : 1,059.37 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.69/1,059.37 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.69x = 1,059.37 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.69x = 479,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,861.70/767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.07

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