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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.24, 1,079.52 and 471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.24, 1,079.52 and 471.68 is: 650.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.24 : 1,079.52 = 471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.24/1,079.52 = 471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.24x = 1,079.52 × 471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.24x = 509,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,187.99/782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.94

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