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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.84, 1,060.74 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.84, 1,060.74 and 454.02 is: 626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.84 : 1,060.74 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.84/1,060.74 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.84x = 1,060.74 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.84x = 481,597.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,597.17/768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.39

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