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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.32, 1,061.52 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.32, 1,061.52 and 454.50 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.32 : 1,061.52 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.32/1,061.52 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.32x = 1,061.52 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.32x = 482,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,460.84/769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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