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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.15, 1,062.67 and 455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.15, 1,062.67 and 455.35 is: 628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.15 : 1,062.67 = 455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.15/1,062.67 = 455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.15x = 1,062.67 × 455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.15x = 483,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,882.99/770.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.30

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