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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,062.45 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,062.45 and 563.22 is: 776.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,062.45 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,062.45 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,062.45 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 598,393.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,393.09/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.55

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