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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.63, 1,072.96 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.63, 1,072.96 and 462.74 is: 638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.63 : 1,072.96 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.63/1,072.96 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.63x = 1,072.96 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.63x = 496,501.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,501.51/777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.48

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