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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.24, 1,064.26 and 456.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.24, 1,064.26 and 456.49 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.24 : 1,064.26 = 456.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.24/1,064.26 = 456.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.24x = 1,064.26 × 456.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.24x = 485,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,817.39/771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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