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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.09, 1,080.65 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.09, 1,080.65 and 464.22 is: 640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.09 : 1,080.65 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.09/1,080.65 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.09x = 1,080.65 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.09x = 501,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,657.02/783.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.61

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