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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.75, 1,060.86 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.75, 1,060.86 and 453.93 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.75 : 1,060.86 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.75/1,060.86 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.75x = 1,060.86 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.75x = 481,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,556.18/768.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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