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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.36, 1,071.46 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.36, 1,071.46 and 461.72 is: 637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.36 : 1,071.46 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.36/1,071.46 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.36x = 1,071.46 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.36x = 494,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,714.51/776.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.22

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