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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.89, 1,073.22 and 467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.89, 1,073.22 and 467.39 is: 644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.89 : 1,073.22 = 467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.89/1,073.22 = 467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.89x = 1,073.22 × 467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.89x = 501,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,606.93/777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.83

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