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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.66, 1,073.39 and 463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.66, 1,073.39 and 463.14 is: 639.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.66 : 1,073.39 = 463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.66/1,073.39 = 463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.66x = 1,073.39 × 463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.66x = 497,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,130.13/777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.27

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