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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.93, 1,064.03 and 452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.93, 1,064.03 and 452.08 is: 623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.93 : 1,064.03 = 452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.93/1,064.03 = 452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.93x = 1,064.03 × 452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.93x = 481,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,025.75/770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.96

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