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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.61, 1,073.03 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.61, 1,073.03 and 458.52 is: 632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.61 : 1,073.03 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.61/1,073.03 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.61x = 1,073.03 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.61x = 492,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,005.72/777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.72

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