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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.19, 1,064.14 and 456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.19, 1,064.14 and 456.51 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.19 : 1,064.14 = 456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.19/1,064.14 = 456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.19x = 1,064.14 × 456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.19x = 485,790.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,790.55/771.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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