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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.40, 1,059.56 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.40, 1,059.56 and 457.68 is: 631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.40 : 1,059.56 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.40/1,059.56 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.40x = 1,059.56 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.40x = 484,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,939.42/768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.10

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