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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.22, 1,062.09 and 629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.22, 1,062.09 and 629.28 is: 867.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.22 : 1,062.09 = 629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.22/1,062.09 = 629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.22x = 1,062.09 × 629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.22x = 668,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,352.00/770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.74

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