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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.21, 1,076.31 and 465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.21, 1,076.31 and 465.27 is: 641.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.21 : 1,076.31 = 465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.21/1,076.31 = 465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.21x = 1,076.31 × 465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.21x = 500,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,770.72/780.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.84

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