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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.83, 1,078.86 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.83, 1,078.86 and 467.34 is: 644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.83 : 1,078.86 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.83/1,078.86 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.83x = 1,078.86 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.83x = 504,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,194.43/781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.89

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