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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.72, 1,081.50 and 468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.72, 1,081.50 and 468.79 is: 646.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.72 : 1,081.50 = 468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.72/1,081.50 = 468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.72x = 1,081.50 × 468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.72x = 506,994.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,994.04/783.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.91

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