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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.04, 1,059.57 and 457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.04, 1,059.57 and 457.54 is: 631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.04 : 1,059.57 = 457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.04/1,059.57 = 457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.04x = 1,059.57 × 457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.04x = 484,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,795.66/768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.21

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