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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.60, 1,073.94 and 468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.60, 1,073.94 and 468.16 is: 645.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.60 : 1,073.94 = 468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.60/1,073.94 = 468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.60x = 1,073.94 × 468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.60x = 502,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,775.75/778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.74

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