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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.08, 1,076.66 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.08, 1,076.66 and 465.24 is: 642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.08 : 1,076.66 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.08/1,076.66 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.08x = 1,076.66 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.08x = 500,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,905.30/780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.12

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