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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.89, 1,078.77 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.89, 1,078.77 and 467.04 is: 644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.89 : 1,078.77 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.89/1,078.77 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.89x = 1,078.77 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.89x = 503,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,828.74/781.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.37

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