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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.02, 1,073.16 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.02, 1,073.16 and 467.34 is: 644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.02 : 1,073.16 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.02/1,073.16 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.02x = 1,073.16 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.02x = 501,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,530.59/778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.62

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