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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.40, 1,061.63 and 454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.40, 1,061.63 and 454.60 is: 627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.40 : 1,061.63 = 454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.40/1,061.63 = 454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.40x = 1,061.63 × 454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.40x = 482,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,614.34/769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.26

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