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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,073.88 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,073.88 and 463.32 is: 639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,073.88 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,073.88 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,073.88 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 497,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,550.08/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.26

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