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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.99, 1,060.85 and 454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.99, 1,060.85 and 454.13 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.99 : 1,060.85 = 454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.99/1,060.85 = 454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.99x = 1,060.85 × 454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.99x = 481,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,756.24/768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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