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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.55, 1,073.09 and 462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.55, 1,073.09 and 462.86 is: 638.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.55 : 1,073.09 = 462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.55/1,073.09 = 462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.55x = 1,073.09 × 462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.55x = 496,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,688.12/777.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.79

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