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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776, 1,071 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776, 1,071 and 465.44 is: 642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776 : 1,071 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776/1,071 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776x = 1,071 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776x = 498,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,486.24/776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.38

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