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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.32, 1,075.26 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.32, 1,075.26 and 464.32 is: 640.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.32 : 1,075.26 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.32/1,075.26 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.32x = 1,075.26 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.32x = 499,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,264.72/779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.64

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