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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.12, 1,062.82 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.12, 1,062.82 and 455.64 is: 628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.12 : 1,062.82 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.12/1,062.82 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.12x = 1,062.82 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.12x = 484,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,263.30/770.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.82

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