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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,061.30 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,061.30 and 454.26 is: 626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,061.30 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,061.30 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,061.30 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 482,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,106.14/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.86

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