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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.77, 1,059.18 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.77, 1,059.18 and 453.05 is: 625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.77 : 1,059.18 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.77/1,059.18 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.77x = 1,059.18 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.77x = 479,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,858.48/767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.00

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