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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.12, 1,072.36 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.12, 1,072.36 and 462.28 is: 637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.12 : 1,072.36 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.12/1,072.36 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.12x = 1,072.36 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.12x = 495,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,730.58/777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.91

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