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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.63, 1,071.74 and 466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.63, 1,071.74 and 466.13 is: 643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.63 : 1,071.74 = 466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.63/1,071.74 = 466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.63x = 1,071.74 × 466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.63x = 499,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,565.97/776.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.25

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