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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.06, 1,061.32 and 458.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.06, 1,061.32 and 458.50 is: 632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.06 : 1,061.32 = 458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.06/1,061.32 = 458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.06x = 1,061.32 × 458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.06x = 486,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,615.22/769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.74

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