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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.66, 1,073.14 and 462.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.66, 1,073.14 and 462.97 is: 638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.66 : 1,073.14 = 462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.66/1,073.14 = 462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.66x = 1,073.14 × 462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.66x = 496,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,831.63/777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.88

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