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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769, 1,060.85 and 454.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769, 1,060.85 and 454.18 is: 626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769 : 1,060.85 = 454.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769/1,060.85 = 454.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769x = 1,060.85 × 454.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769x = 481,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,816.85/769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.55

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