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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.72, 1,059.44 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.72, 1,059.44 and 453.01 is: 625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.72 : 1,059.44 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.72/1,059.44 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.72x = 1,059.44 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.72x = 479,932.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,932.00/767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.14

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