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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.93, 1,059.98 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.93, 1,059.98 and 453.16 is: 625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.93 : 1,059.98 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.93/1,059.98 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.93x = 1,059.98 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.93x = 480,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,339.60/767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.50

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