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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.24, 1,065.64 and 457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.24, 1,065.64 and 457.49 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.24 : 1,065.64 = 457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.24/1,065.64 = 457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.24x = 1,065.64 × 457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.24x = 487,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,519.64/772.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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