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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.92, 1,076.44 and 465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.92, 1,076.44 and 465.08 is: 641.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.92 : 1,076.44 = 465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.92/1,076.44 = 465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.92x = 1,076.44 × 465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.92x = 500,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,630.72/779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.90

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