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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.87, 1,072.02 and 462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.87, 1,072.02 and 462.11 is: 637.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.87 : 1,072.02 = 462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.87/1,072.02 = 462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.87x = 1,072.02 × 462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.87x = 495,391.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,391.16/776.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.68

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