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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.08, 1,063.10 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.08, 1,063.10 and 455.44 is: 628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.08 : 1,063.10 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.08/1,063.10 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.08x = 1,063.10 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.08x = 484,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,178.26/770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.74

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