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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.68, 1,075.98 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.68, 1,075.98 and 469 is: 647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.68 : 1,075.98 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.68/1,075.98 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.68x = 1,075.98 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.68x = 504,634.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,634.62/779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.23

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