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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,060.75 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,060.75 and 453.93 is: 626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,060.75 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,060.75 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,060.75 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 481,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,506.25/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.42

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