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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.55, 1,061.93 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.55, 1,061.93 and 454.80 is: 627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.55 : 1,061.93 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.55/1,061.93 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.55x = 1,061.93 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.55x = 482,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,962.35/769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.59

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