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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.67, 1,062.60 and 630.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.67, 1,062.60 and 630.45 is: 869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.67 : 1,062.60 = 630.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.67/1,062.60 = 630.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.67x = 1,062.60 × 630.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.67x = 669,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,916.17/770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.26

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