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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.37, 1,073.12 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.37, 1,073.12 and 462.74 is: 638.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.37 : 1,073.12 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.37/1,073.12 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.37x = 1,073.12 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.37x = 496,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,575.55/777.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.79

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