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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.50, 1,060.17 and 453.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.50, 1,060.17 and 453.55 is: 625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.50 : 1,060.17 = 453.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.50/1,060.17 = 453.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.50x = 1,060.17 × 453.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.50x = 480,834.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,834.80/768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.68

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