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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.74, 1,063.58 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.74, 1,063.58 and 455.96 is: 629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.74 : 1,063.58 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.74/1,063.58 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.74x = 1,063.58 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.74x = 484,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,949.94/770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.20

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