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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.34, 1,060.14 and 453.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.34, 1,060.14 and 453.55 is: 625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.34 : 1,060.14 = 453.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.34/1,060.14 = 453.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.34x = 1,060.14 × 453.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.34x = 480,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,824.98/768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.80

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