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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.48, 1,071.54 and 461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.48, 1,071.54 and 461.96 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.48 : 1,071.54 = 461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.48/1,071.54 = 461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.48x = 1,071.54 × 461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.48x = 495,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,008.62/776.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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