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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.10, 1,064.20 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.10, 1,064.20 and 456.48 is: 629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.10 : 1,064.20 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.10/1,064.20 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.10x = 1,064.20 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.10x = 485,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,786.02/771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.99

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