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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.34, 1,061.34 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.34, 1,061.34 and 454.52 is: 627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.34 : 1,061.34 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.34/1,061.34 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.34x = 1,061.34 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.34x = 482,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,400.26/769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.03

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