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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.84, 1,080.14 and 468.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.84, 1,080.14 and 468.05 is: 645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.84 : 1,080.14 = 468.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.84/1,080.14 = 468.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.84x = 1,080.14 × 468.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.84x = 505,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,556.14/782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.80

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