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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.52, 1,073.84 and 468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.52, 1,073.84 and 468.02 is: 645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.52 : 1,073.84 = 468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.52/1,073.84 = 468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.52x = 1,073.84 × 468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.52x = 502,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,578.60/778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.56

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