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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.62, 1,078.77 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.62, 1,078.77 and 466.79 is: 644.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.62 : 1,078.77 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.62/1,078.77 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.62x = 1,078.77 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.62x = 503,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,555.81/781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.24

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