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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.66, 1,081.40 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.66, 1,081.40 and 468.72 is: 646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.66 : 1,081.40 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.66/1,081.40 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.66x = 1,081.40 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.66x = 506,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,873.81/783.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.80

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