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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.08, 1,073.60 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.08, 1,073.60 and 467.68 is: 645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.08 : 1,073.60 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.08/1,073.60 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.08x = 1,073.60 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.08x = 502,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,101.25/778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.31

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