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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,062.03 and 455.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,062.03 and 455.05 is: 627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,062.03 = 455.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,062.03 = 455.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,062.03 × 455.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 483,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,276.75/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.96

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