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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.52, 1,060.68 and 453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.52, 1,060.68 and 453.79 is: 626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.52 : 1,060.68 = 453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.52/1,060.68 = 453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.52x = 1,060.68 × 453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.52x = 481,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,325.98/768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.30

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