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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.89, 1,059.61 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.89, 1,059.61 and 453.15 is: 625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.89 : 1,059.61 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.89/1,059.61 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.89x = 1,059.61 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.89x = 480,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,162.27/767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.30

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