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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.51, 1,060.59 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.51, 1,060.59 and 453.96 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.51 : 1,060.59 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.51/1,060.59 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.51x = 1,060.59 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.51x = 481,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,465.44/768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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