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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.50, 1,061.54 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.50, 1,061.54 and 454.68 is: 627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.50 : 1,061.54 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.50/1,061.54 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.50x = 1,061.54 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.50x = 482,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,661.01/769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.24

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