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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.80, 1,059.80 and 453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.80, 1,059.80 and 453.04 is: 625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.80 : 1,059.80 = 453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.80/1,059.80 = 453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.80x = 1,059.80 × 453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.80x = 480,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,131.79/767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.33

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