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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.06, 1,065.76 and 461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.06, 1,065.76 and 461.50 is: 637.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.06 : 1,065.76 = 461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.06/1,065.76 = 461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.06x = 1,065.76 × 461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.06x = 491,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,848.24/772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.06

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