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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.25, 1,063.07 and 459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.25, 1,063.07 and 459.93 is: 634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.25 : 1,063.07 = 459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.25/1,063.07 = 459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.25x = 1,063.07 × 459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.25x = 488,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,937.79/770.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.78

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