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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.72, 1,077.48 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.72, 1,077.48 and 465.92 is: 643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.72 : 1,077.48 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.72/1,077.48 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.72x = 1,077.48 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.72x = 502,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,019.48/780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.02

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