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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.77, 1,065.96 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.77, 1,065.96 and 457.95 is: 631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.77 : 1,065.96 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.77/1,065.96 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.77x = 1,065.96 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.77x = 488,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,160.38/772.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.70

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