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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.50, 1,064.70 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.50, 1,064.70 and 461.18 is: 636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.50 : 1,064.70 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.50/1,064.70 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.50x = 1,064.70 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.50x = 491,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,018.35/771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.45

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