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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.56, 1,076.83 and 469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.56, 1,076.83 and 469.88 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.56 : 1,076.83 = 469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.56/1,076.83 = 469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.56x = 1,076.83 × 469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.56x = 505,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,974.32/780.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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