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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.69, 1,081.24 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.69, 1,081.24 and 469 is: 647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.69 : 1,081.24 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.69/1,081.24 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.69x = 1,081.24 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.69x = 507,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,101.56/783.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.07

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