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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.74, 1,060.85 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.74, 1,060.85 and 454 is: 626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.74 : 1,060.85 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.74/1,060.85 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.74x = 1,060.85 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.74x = 481,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,625.90/768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.51

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