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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,155.24 and 462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,155.24 and 462.12 is: 692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,155.24 = 462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,155.24 = 462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,155.24 × 462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 533,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,859.51/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.42

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