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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,071.09 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,071.09 and 466.02 is: 642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,071.09 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,071.09 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,071.09 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 499,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,149.36/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.80

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