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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.29, 1,073.81 and 463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.29, 1,073.81 and 463.39 is: 639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.29 : 1,073.81 = 463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.29/1,073.81 = 463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.29x = 1,073.81 × 463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.29x = 497,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,596.26/778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.35

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