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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.88, 1,073.60 and 463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.88, 1,073.60 and 463.16 is: 639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.88 : 1,073.60 = 463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.88/1,073.60 = 463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.88x = 1,073.60 × 463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.88x = 497,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,244.73/777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.23

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