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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.57, 1,082.50 and 469.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.57, 1,082.50 and 469.69 is: 648.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.57 : 1,082.50 = 469.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.57/1,082.50 = 469.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.57x = 1,082.50 × 469.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.57x = 508,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,437.08/784.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.05

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