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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.89, 1,076.11 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.89, 1,076.11 and 465.12 is: 641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.89 : 1,076.11 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.89/1,076.11 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.89x = 1,076.11 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.89x = 500,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,520.28/779.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.78

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