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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.91, 1,071.97 and 462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.91, 1,071.97 and 462.30 is: 637.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.91 : 1,071.97 = 462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.91/1,071.97 = 462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.91x = 1,071.97 × 462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.91x = 495,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,571.73/776.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.88

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