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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.17, 1,059.98 and 453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.17, 1,059.98 and 453.45 is: 625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.17 : 1,059.98 = 453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.17/1,059.98 = 453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.17x = 1,059.98 × 453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.17x = 480,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,645.66/768.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.70

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