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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.33, 1,075.00 and 464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.33, 1,075.00 and 464.38 is: 640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.33 : 1,075.00 = 464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.33/1,075.00 = 464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.33x = 1,075.00 × 464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.33x = 499,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,206.18/779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.56

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