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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.73, 1,060.92 and 454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.73, 1,060.92 and 454.10 is: 626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.73 : 1,060.92 = 454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.73/1,060.92 = 454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.73x = 1,060.92 × 454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.73x = 481,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,758.47/768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.70

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