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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.29, 1,075.07 and 464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.29, 1,075.07 and 464.38 is: 640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.29 : 1,075.07 = 464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.29/1,075.07 = 464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.29x = 1,075.07 × 464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.29x = 499,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,241.37/779.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.63

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