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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.74, 1,062.21 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.74, 1,062.21 and 454.96 is: 627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.74 : 1,062.21 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.74/1,062.21 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.74x = 1,062.21 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.74x = 483,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,263.06/769.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.83

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