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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.63, 1,060.19 and 453.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.63, 1,060.19 and 453.91 is: 626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.63 : 1,060.19 = 453.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.63/1,060.19 = 453.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.63x = 1,060.19 × 453.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.63x = 481,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,229.61/768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.08

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