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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.11, 1,060.22 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.11, 1,060.22 and 453.56 is: 626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.11 : 1,060.22 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.11/1,060.22 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.11x = 1,060.22 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.11x = 480,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,869.22/768.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.05

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