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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.12, 1,072.47 and 462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.12, 1,072.47 and 462.30 is: 638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.12 : 1,072.47 = 462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.12/1,072.47 = 462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.12x = 1,072.47 × 462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.12x = 495,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,802.88/777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.00

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