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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.11, 1,070.99 and 461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.11, 1,070.99 and 461.40 is: 636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.11 : 1,070.99 = 461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.11/1,070.99 = 461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.11x = 1,070.99 × 461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.11x = 494,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,154.79/776.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.71

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