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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.22, 1,060.28 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.22, 1,060.28 and 453.47 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.22 : 1,060.28 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.22/1,060.28 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.22x = 1,060.28 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.22x = 480,805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,805.17/768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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