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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.68, 1,063.38 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.68, 1,063.38 and 455.97 is: 629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.68 : 1,063.38 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.68/1,063.38 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.68x = 1,063.38 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.68x = 484,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,861.78/770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.13

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