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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.50, 1,071.69 and 465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.50, 1,071.69 and 465.94 is: 643.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.50 : 1,071.69 = 465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.50/1,071.69 = 465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.50x = 1,071.69 × 465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.50x = 499,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,343.24/776.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.07

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