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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.78, 1,072.89 and 467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.78, 1,072.89 and 467.10 is: 644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.78 : 1,072.89 = 467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.78/1,072.89 = 467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.78x = 1,072.89 × 467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.78x = 501,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,146.92/777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.33

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