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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.03, 1,059.86 and 453.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.03, 1,059.86 and 453.35 is: 625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.03 : 1,059.86 = 453.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.03/1,059.86 = 453.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.03x = 1,059.86 × 453.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.03x = 480,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,484.08/768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.60

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