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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.56, 1,063.24 and 455.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.56, 1,063.24 and 455.74 is: 628.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.56 : 1,063.24 = 455.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.56/1,063.24 = 455.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.56x = 1,063.24 × 455.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.56x = 484,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,561.00/770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.84

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