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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.15, 1,073.84 and 463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.15, 1,073.84 and 463.41 is: 639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.15 : 1,073.84 = 463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.15/1,073.84 = 463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.15x = 1,073.84 × 463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.15x = 497,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,628.19/778.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.50

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