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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.52, 1,170.65 and 456.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.52, 1,170.65 and 456.71 is: 684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.52 : 1,170.65 = 456.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.52/1,170.65 = 456.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.52x = 1,170.65 × 456.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.52x = 534,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,642.85/781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.11

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