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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.62, 1,062.10 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.62, 1,062.10 and 455.06 is: 628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.62 : 1,062.10 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.62/1,062.10 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.62x = 1,062.10 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.62x = 483,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,319.23/769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.00

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