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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.07, 1,076.37 and 465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.07, 1,076.37 and 465.34 is: 642.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.07 : 1,076.37 = 465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.07/1,076.37 = 465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.07x = 1,076.37 × 465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.07x = 500,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,878.02/780.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.09

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