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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.43, 1,072.51 and 466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.43, 1,072.51 and 466.75 is: 643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.43 : 1,072.51 = 466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.43/1,072.51 = 466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.43x = 1,072.51 × 466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.43x = 500,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,594.04/777.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.91

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