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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.67, 1,077.15 and 466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.67, 1,077.15 and 466.05 is: 643.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.67 : 1,077.15 = 466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.67/1,077.15 = 466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.67x = 1,077.15 × 466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.67x = 502,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,005.76/780.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.04

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