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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,076.92 and 465.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,076.92 and 465.83 is: 642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,076.92 = 465.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,076.92 = 465.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,076.92 × 465.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 501,655.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,655.09/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.60

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