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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.01, 1,171.86 and 456.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.01, 1,171.86 and 456.38 is: 684.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.01 : 1,171.86 = 456.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.01/1,171.86 = 456.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.01x = 1,171.86 × 456.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.01x = 534,805.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,805.33/781.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.76

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