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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.06, 1,062.69 and 459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.06, 1,062.69 and 459.50 is: 634.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.06 : 1,062.69 = 459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.06/1,062.69 = 459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.06x = 1,062.69 × 459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.06x = 488,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,306.06/770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.11

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