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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.18, 1,072.68 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.18, 1,072.68 and 466.68 is: 644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.18 : 1,072.68 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.18/1,072.68 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.18x = 1,072.68 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.18x = 500,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,598.30/777.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.12

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