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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.24, 1,060.05 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.24, 1,060.05 and 453.48 is: 625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.24 : 1,060.05 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.24/1,060.05 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.24x = 1,060.05 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.24x = 480,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,711.47/768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.73

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