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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.17, 1,073.96 and 463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.17, 1,073.96 and 463.53 is: 639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.17 : 1,073.96 = 463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.17/1,073.96 = 463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.17x = 1,073.96 × 463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.17x = 497,810.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,810.36/778.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.72

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