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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.23, 1,172.04 and 456.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.23, 1,172.04 and 456.82 is: 685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.23 : 1,172.04 = 456.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.23/1,172.04 = 456.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.23x = 1,172.04 × 456.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.23x = 535,411.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,411.31/781.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.34

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