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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.94, 1,078.91 and 467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.94, 1,078.91 and 467.15 is: 644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.94 : 1,078.91 = 467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.94/1,078.91 = 467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.94x = 1,078.91 × 467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.94x = 504,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,009.12/781.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.56

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