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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.24, 1,079.19 and 467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.24, 1,079.19 and 467.54 is: 645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.24 : 1,079.19 = 467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.24/1,079.19 = 467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.24x = 1,079.19 × 467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.24x = 504,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,564.49/782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.03

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