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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.12, 1,059.81 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.12, 1,059.81 and 453.39 is: 625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.12 : 1,059.81 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.12/1,059.81 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.12x = 1,059.81 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.12x = 480,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,507.26/768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.56

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