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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.31, 1,061.61 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.31, 1,061.61 and 454.59 is: 627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.31 : 1,061.61 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.31/1,061.61 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.31x = 1,061.61 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.31x = 482,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,597.29/769.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.32

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