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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.95, 1,079.99 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.95, 1,079.99 and 468 is: 645.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.95 : 1,079.99 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.95/1,079.99 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.95x = 1,079.99 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.95x = 505,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,435.32/782.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.55

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