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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.94, 1,077.44 and 466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.94, 1,077.44 and 466.25 is: 643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.94 : 1,077.44 = 466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.94/1,077.44 = 466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.94x = 1,077.44 × 466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.94x = 502,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,360.26/780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.28

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