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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,171.71 and 456.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,171.71 and 456.57 is: 684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,171.71 = 456.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,171.71 = 456.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,171.71 × 456.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 534,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,967.63/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.96

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