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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.72, 1,062.78 and 629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.72, 1,062.78 and 629.78 is: 868.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.72 : 1,062.78 = 629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.72/1,062.78 = 629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.72x = 1,062.78 × 629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.72x = 669,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,317.59/770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.43

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