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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,063.23 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,063.23 and 455.82 is: 628.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,063.23 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,063.23 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,063.23 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 484,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,641.50/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.83

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