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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.54, 1,074.06 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.54, 1,074.06 and 468.04 is: 645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.54 : 1,074.06 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.54/1,074.06 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.54x = 1,074.06 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.54x = 502,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,703.04/778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.70

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