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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.40, 1,073.99 and 463.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.40, 1,073.99 and 463.65 is: 639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.40 : 1,073.99 = 463.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.40/1,073.99 = 463.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.40x = 1,073.99 × 463.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.40x = 497,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,953.15/778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.72

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