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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.51, 1,062.17 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.51, 1,062.17 and 454.76 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.51 : 1,062.17 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.51/1,062.17 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.51x = 1,062.17 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.51x = 483,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,032.43/769.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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