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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.25, 1,067.36 and 462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.25, 1,067.36 and 462.75 is: 638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.25 : 1,067.36 = 462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.25/1,067.36 = 462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.25x = 1,067.36 × 462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.25x = 493,918.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,918.53/773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.76

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