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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.32, 1,072.44 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.32, 1,072.44 and 462.50 is: 638.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.32 : 1,072.44 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.32/1,072.44 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.32x = 1,072.44 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.32x = 496,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,003.50/777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.09

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