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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.76, 1,080.18 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.76, 1,080.18 and 468 is: 645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.76 : 1,080.18 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.76/1,080.18 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.76x = 1,080.18 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.76x = 505,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,524.24/782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.82

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