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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,070.61 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,070.61 and 465.54 is: 642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,070.61 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,070.61 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,070.61 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 498,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,411.78/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.25

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