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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.83, 1,073.31 and 463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.83, 1,073.31 and 463.10 is: 639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.83 : 1,073.31 = 463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.83/1,073.31 = 463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.83x = 1,073.31 × 463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.83x = 497,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,049.86/777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.02

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