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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.68, 1,064.52 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.68, 1,064.52 and 461.12 is: 636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.68 : 1,064.52 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.68/1,064.52 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.68x = 1,064.52 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.68x = 490,871.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,871.46/771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.11

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