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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,078.19 and 466.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,078.19 and 466.61 is: 643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,078.19 = 466.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,078.19 = 466.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,078.19 × 466.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 503,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,091.90/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.85

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