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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.56, 1,061.88 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.56, 1,061.88 and 459 is: 633.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.56 : 1,061.88 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.56/1,061.88 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.56x = 1,061.88 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.56x = 487,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,402.92/769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.35

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