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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.20, 1,073.87 and 463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.20, 1,073.87 and 463.82 is: 640.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.20 : 1,073.87 = 463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.20/1,073.87 = 463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.20x = 1,073.87 × 463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.20x = 498,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,077.01/778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.04

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