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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.60, 1,073.16 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.60, 1,073.16 and 462.88 is: 638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.60 : 1,073.16 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.60/1,073.16 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.60x = 1,073.16 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.60x = 496,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,744.30/777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.82

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