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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,063.22 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,063.22 and 455.76 is: 628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,063.22 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,063.22 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,063.22 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 484,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,570.87/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.88

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