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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,065.03 and 457.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,065.03 and 457.07 is: 630.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,065.03 = 457.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,065.03 = 457.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,065.03 × 457.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 486,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,787.94/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.54

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