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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,076.40 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780, 1,076.40 and 469.56 is: 647.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 1,076.40 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/1,076.40 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 1,076.40 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 505,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,434.38/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.99

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