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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.58, 1,062.06 and 455.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.58, 1,062.06 and 455.03 is: 627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.58 : 1,062.06 = 455.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.58/1,062.06 = 455.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.58x = 1,062.06 × 455.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.58x = 483,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,266.82/769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.96

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