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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.02, 1,061.19 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.02, 1,061.19 and 454.32 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.02 : 1,061.19 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.02/1,061.19 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.02x = 1,061.19 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.02x = 482,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,119.84/769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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