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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.92, 1,065.36 and 457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.92, 1,065.36 and 457.46 is: 631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.92 : 1,065.36 = 457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.92/1,065.36 = 457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.92x = 1,065.36 × 457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.92x = 487,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,359.59/771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.36

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