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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.43, 1,078.17 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.43, 1,078.17 and 466.56 is: 643.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.43 : 1,078.17 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.43/1,078.17 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.43x = 1,078.17 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.43x = 503,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,032.14/781.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.74

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