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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.59, 1,061.87 and 454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.59, 1,061.87 and 454.77 is: 627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.59 : 1,061.87 = 454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.59/1,061.87 = 454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.59x = 1,061.87 × 454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.59x = 482,904.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,904.35/769.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.48

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