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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,062.77 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,062.77 and 455.40 is: 628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,062.77 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,062.77 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,062.77 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 483,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,983.18/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.52

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