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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.24, 1,072.62 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.24, 1,072.62 and 462.60 is: 638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.24 : 1,072.62 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.24/1,072.62 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.24x = 1,072.62 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.24x = 496,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,194.01/777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.41

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