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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.07, 1,074.99 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.07, 1,074.99 and 464.34 is: 640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.07 : 1,074.99 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.07/1,074.99 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.07x = 1,074.99 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.07x = 499,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,160.86/779.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.71

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