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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,157.12 and 462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,157.12 and 462.40 is: 693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,157.12 = 462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,157.12 = 462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,157.12 × 462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 535,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,052.29/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.50

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