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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.17, 1,064.30 and 456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.17, 1,064.30 and 456.54 is: 630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.17 : 1,064.30 = 456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.17/1,064.30 = 456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.17x = 1,064.30 × 456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.17x = 485,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,887.92/771.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.07

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