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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.55, 1,064.67 and 456.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.55, 1,064.67 and 456.79 is: 630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.55 : 1,064.67 = 456.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.55/1,064.67 = 456.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.55x = 1,064.67 × 456.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.55x = 486,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,330.61/771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.33

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