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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.83, 1,077.37 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.83, 1,077.37 and 466.04 is: 643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.83 : 1,077.37 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.83/1,077.37 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.83x = 1,077.37 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.83x = 502,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,091.84/780.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.02

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