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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.12, 1,075.23 and 464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.12, 1,075.23 and 464.30 is: 640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.12 : 1,075.23 = 464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.12/1,075.23 = 464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.12x = 1,075.23 × 464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.12x = 499,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,229.29/779.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.76

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