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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.20, 1,075.50 and 464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.20, 1,075.50 and 464.52 is: 641.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.20 : 1,075.50 = 464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.20/1,075.50 = 464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.20x = 1,075.50 × 464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.20x = 499,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,591.26/779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.16

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