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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.92, 1,066.50 and 462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.92, 1,066.50 and 462.42 is: 638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.92 : 1,066.50 = 462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.92/1,066.50 = 462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.92x = 1,066.50 × 462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.92x = 493,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,170.93/772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.06

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