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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.41, 1,075.21 and 464.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.41, 1,075.21 and 464.49 is: 640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.41 : 1,075.21 = 464.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.41/1,075.21 = 464.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.41x = 1,075.21 × 464.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.41x = 499,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,423.13/779.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.77

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