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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.24, 1,080.74 and 468.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.24, 1,080.74 and 468.63 is: 646.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.24 : 1,080.74 = 468.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.24/1,080.74 = 468.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.24x = 1,080.74 × 468.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.24x = 506,467.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,467.19/783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.63

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