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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.79, 1,059.53 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.79, 1,059.53 and 453.08 is: 625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.79 : 1,059.53 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.79/1,059.53 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.79x = 1,059.53 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.79x = 480,044.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,044.29/767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.23

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