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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.76, 1,071.92 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.76, 1,071.92 and 466.26 is: 643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.76 : 1,071.92 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.76/1,071.92 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.76x = 1,071.92 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.76x = 499,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,793.42/776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.43

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