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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.24, 1,082.12 and 469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.24, 1,082.12 and 469.63 is: 648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.24 : 1,082.12 = 469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.24/1,082.12 = 469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.24x = 1,082.12 × 469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.24x = 508,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,196.02/784.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.01

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