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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.37, 1,076.72 and 465.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.37, 1,076.72 and 465.43 is: 642.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.37 : 1,076.72 = 465.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.37/1,076.72 = 465.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.37x = 1,076.72 × 465.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.37x = 501,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,137.79/780.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.18

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