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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.94, 1,079.00 and 467.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.94, 1,079.00 and 467.27 is: 644.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.94 : 1,079.00 = 467.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.94/1,079.00 = 467.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.94x = 1,079.00 × 467.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.94x = 504,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,181.08/781.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.78

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