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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.69, 1,077.21 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.69, 1,077.21 and 466.14 is: 643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.69 : 1,077.21 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.69/1,077.21 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.69x = 1,077.21 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.69x = 502,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,130.67/780.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.19

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