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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.63, 1,172.44 and 456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.63, 1,172.44 and 456.76 is: 685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.63 : 1,172.44 = 456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.63/1,172.44 = 456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.63x = 1,172.44 × 456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.63x = 535,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,523.69/781.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.14

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