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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.80, 1,060.84 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.80, 1,060.84 and 454.08 is: 626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.80 : 1,060.84 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.80/1,060.84 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.80x = 1,060.84 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.80x = 481,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,706.23/768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.57

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