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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.82, 1,076.10 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.82, 1,076.10 and 465.44 is: 642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.82 : 1,076.10 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.82/1,076.10 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.82x = 1,076.10 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.82x = 500,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,859.98/779.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.28

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