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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.06, 1,061.67 and 454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.06, 1,061.67 and 454.21 is: 627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.06 : 1,061.67 = 454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.06/1,061.67 = 454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.06x = 1,061.67 × 454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.06x = 482,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,221.13/769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.03

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