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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.13, 1,081.99 and 469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.13, 1,081.99 and 469.33 is: 647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.13 : 1,081.99 = 469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.13/1,081.99 = 469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.13x = 1,081.99 × 469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.13x = 507,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,808.88/784.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.61

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