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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.80, 1,061.07 and 454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.80, 1,061.07 and 454.10 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.80 : 1,061.07 = 454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.80/1,061.07 = 454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.80x = 1,061.07 × 454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.80x = 481,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,830.18/768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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