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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.29, 1,076.33 and 465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.29, 1,076.33 and 465.35 is: 641.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.29 : 1,076.33 = 465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.29/1,076.33 = 465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.29x = 1,076.33 × 465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.29x = 500,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,870.17/780.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.90

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