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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.77, 1,059.32 and 453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.77, 1,059.32 and 453.04 is: 625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.77 : 1,059.32 = 453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.77/1,059.32 = 453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.77x = 1,059.32 × 453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.77x = 479,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,912.82/767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.08

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