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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.61, 1,166.36 and 469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.61, 1,166.36 and 469.53 is: 703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.61 : 1,166.36 = 469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.61/1,166.36 = 469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.61x = 1,166.36 × 469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.61x = 547,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,638.66/778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.35

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