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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,064.16 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,064.16 and 623.10 is: 860.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,064.16 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,064.16 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,064.16 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 663,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,078.10/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.36

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