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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.76, 1,074.51 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.76, 1,074.51 and 464.13 is: 640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.76 : 1,074.51 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.76/1,074.51 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.76x = 1,074.51 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.76x = 498,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,712.33/778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.40

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