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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.84, 1,076.12 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.84, 1,076.12 and 469.28 is: 647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.84 : 1,076.12 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.84/1,076.12 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.84x = 1,076.12 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.84x = 505,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,001.59/779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.57

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