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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.52, 1,079.97 and 467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.52, 1,079.97 and 467.78 is: 645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.52 : 1,079.97 = 467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.52/1,079.97 = 467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.52x = 1,079.97 × 467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.52x = 505,194.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,194.27/782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.60

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