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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781, 1,078.02 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781, 1,078.02 and 470.76 is: 649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781 : 1,078.02 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781/1,078.02 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781x = 1,078.02 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781x = 507,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,488.70/781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.79

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