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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,064 and 456.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,064 and 456.12 is: 629.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,064 = 456.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,064 = 456.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,064 × 456.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 485,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,311.68/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.46

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