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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.92, 1,065.25 and 457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.92, 1,065.25 and 457.18 is: 630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.92 : 1,065.25 = 457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.92/1,065.25 = 457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.92x = 1,065.25 × 457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.92x = 487,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,008.90/771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.91

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