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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,075.01 and 464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,075.01 and 464.31 is: 640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.04 : 1,075.01 = 464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.04/1,075.01 = 464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.04x = 1,075.01 × 464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.04x = 499,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,135.57/779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.71

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