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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.67, 1,071.68 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.67, 1,071.68 and 461.94 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.67 : 1,071.68 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.67/1,071.68 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.67x = 1,071.68 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.67x = 495,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,051.86/776.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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