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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.05, 1,062.56 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.05, 1,062.56 and 455.32 is: 628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.05 : 1,062.56 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.05/1,062.56 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.05x = 1,062.56 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.05x = 483,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,807.29/770.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.28

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