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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.19, 1,061.51 and 450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.19, 1,061.51 and 450.05 is: 621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.19 : 1,061.51 = 450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.19/1,061.51 = 450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.19x = 1,061.51 × 450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.19x = 477,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,725.02/769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.08

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