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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,062.06 and 454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,062.06 and 454.84 is: 627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,062.06 = 454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,062.06 = 454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,062.06 × 454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 483,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,067.37/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.69

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