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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.63, 1,064.85 and 461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.63, 1,064.85 and 461.13 is: 636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.63 : 1,064.85 = 461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.63/1,064.85 = 461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.63x = 1,064.85 × 461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.63x = 491,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,034.28/771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.36

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