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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.84, 1,066.46 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.84, 1,066.46 and 462.28 is: 637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.84 : 1,066.46 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.84/1,066.46 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.84x = 1,066.46 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.84x = 493,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,003.13/772.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.91

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