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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.20, 1,077.93 and 466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.20, 1,077.93 and 466.47 is: 643.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.20 : 1,077.93 = 466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.20/1,077.93 = 466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.20x = 1,077.93 × 466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.20x = 502,822.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,822.01/781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.65

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