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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.34, 1,059.96 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.34, 1,059.96 and 453.52 is: 625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.34 : 1,059.96 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.34/1,059.96 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.34x = 1,059.96 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.34x = 480,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,713.06/768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.65

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