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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.25, 1,060.05 and 453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.25, 1,060.05 and 453.49 is: 625.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.25 : 1,060.05 = 453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.25/1,060.05 = 453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.25x = 1,060.05 × 453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.25x = 480,722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,722.07/768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.74

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