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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.10, 1,172.07 and 457.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.10, 1,172.07 and 457.10 is: 685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.10 : 1,172.07 = 457.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.10/1,172.07 = 457.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.10x = 1,172.07 × 457.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.10x = 535,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,753.20/781.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.90

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