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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.17, 1,075.44 and 468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.17, 1,075.44 and 468.67 is: 646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.17 : 1,075.44 = 468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.17/1,075.44 = 468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.17x = 1,075.44 × 468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.17x = 504,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,026.46/779.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.88

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