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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.78, 1,071.51 and 466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.78, 1,071.51 and 466.10 is: 642.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.78 : 1,071.51 = 466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.78/1,071.51 = 466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.78x = 1,071.51 × 466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.78x = 499,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,430.81/776.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.95

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