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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.77, 1,072.91 and 462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.77, 1,072.91 and 462.81 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.77 : 1,072.91 = 462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.77/1,072.91 = 462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.77x = 1,072.91 × 462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.77x = 496,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,546.38/777.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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