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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.96, 1,066.72 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.96, 1,066.72 and 462.56 is: 638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.96 : 1,066.72 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.96/1,066.72 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.96x = 1,066.72 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.96x = 493,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,422.00/772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.35

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