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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.29, 1,061.60 and 454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.29, 1,061.60 and 454.58 is: 627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.29 : 1,061.60 = 454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.29/1,061.60 = 454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.29x = 1,061.60 × 454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.29x = 482,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,574.55/769.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.30

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