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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.09, 1,070.82 and 461.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.09, 1,070.82 and 461.45 is: 636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.09 : 1,070.82 = 461.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.09/1,070.82 = 461.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.09x = 1,070.82 × 461.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.09x = 494,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,124.53/776.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.69

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