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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.81, 1,060.83 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.81, 1,060.83 and 453.99 is: 626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.81 : 1,060.83 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.81/1,060.83 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.81x = 1,060.83 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.81x = 481,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,606.21/768.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.43

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