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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.81, 1,059.48 and 453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.81, 1,059.48 and 453.17 is: 625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.81 : 1,059.48 = 453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.81/1,059.48 = 453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.81x = 1,059.48 × 453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.81x = 480,119.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,119.25/767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.31

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