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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.22, 1,062.67 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.22, 1,062.67 and 455.52 is: 628.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.22 : 1,062.67 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.22/1,062.67 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.22x = 1,062.67 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.22x = 484,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,065.16/770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.48

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