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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779, 1,075.14 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779, 1,075.14 and 468.44 is: 646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779 : 1,075.14 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779/1,075.14 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779x = 1,075.14 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779x = 503,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,638.58/779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.52

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