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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.13, 1,061.39 and 458.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.13, 1,061.39 and 458.63 is: 632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.13 : 1,061.39 = 458.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.13/1,061.39 = 458.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.13x = 1,061.39 × 458.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.13x = 486,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,781.14/769.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.90

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