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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.93, 1,071.95 and 462.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.93, 1,071.95 and 462.17 is: 637.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.93 : 1,071.95 = 462.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.93/1,071.95 = 462.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.93x = 1,071.95 × 462.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.93x = 495,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,423.13/776.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.67

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