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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.89, 1,063.69 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.89, 1,063.69 and 456 is: 629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.89 : 1,063.69 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.89/1,063.69 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.89x = 1,063.69 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.89x = 485,043.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,043.78/770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.20

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