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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.90, 1,059.62 and 453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.90, 1,059.62 and 453.38 is: 625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.90 : 1,059.62 = 453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.90/1,059.62 = 453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.90x = 1,059.62 × 453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.90x = 480,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,402.95/767.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.60

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