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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,081.74 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,081.74 and 469.35 is: 647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,081.74 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,081.74 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,081.74 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 507,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,706.91/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.52

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