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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.84, 1,073.28 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.84, 1,073.28 and 467.28 is: 644.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.84 : 1,073.28 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.84/1,073.28 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.84x = 1,073.28 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.84x = 501,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,522.28/777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.76

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