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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.71, 1,063.62 and 456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.71, 1,063.62 and 456.16 is: 629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.71 : 1,063.62 = 456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.71/1,063.62 = 456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.71x = 1,063.62 × 456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.71x = 485,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,178.24/770.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.52

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