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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.15, 1,165.69 and 469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.15, 1,165.69 and 469.09 is: 702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.15 : 1,165.69 = 469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.15/1,165.69 = 469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.15x = 1,165.69 × 469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.15x = 546,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,813.52/778.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.71

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