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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.85, 1,062.47 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.85, 1,062.47 and 455.22 is: 628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.85 : 1,062.47 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.85/1,062.47 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.85x = 1,062.47 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.85x = 483,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,658.73/769.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.25

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