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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.34, 1,072.57 and 462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.34, 1,072.57 and 462.62 is: 638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.34 : 1,072.57 = 462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.34/1,072.57 = 462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.34x = 1,072.57 × 462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.34x = 496,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,192.33/777.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.32

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