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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.64, 1,065.13 and 456.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.64, 1,065.13 and 456.95 is: 630.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.64 : 1,065.13 = 456.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.64/1,065.13 = 456.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.64x = 1,065.13 × 456.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.64x = 486,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,712.67/771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.75

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