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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.02, 1,071.04 and 461.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.02, 1,071.04 and 461.30 is: 636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.02 : 1,071.04 = 461.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.02/1,071.04 = 461.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.02x = 1,071.04 × 461.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.02x = 494,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,070.75/776.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.67

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