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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,071.06 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,071.06 and 457.22 is: 631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,071.06 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,071.06 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,071.06 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 489,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,707.77/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.09

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