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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.58, 1,064.69 and 456.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.58, 1,064.69 and 456.85 is: 630.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.58 : 1,064.69 = 456.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.58/1,064.69 = 456.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.58x = 1,064.69 × 456.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.58x = 486,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,403.63/771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.40

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