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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.94, 1,173.39 and 457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.94, 1,173.39 and 457.94 is: 687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.94 : 1,173.39 = 457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.94/1,173.39 = 457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.94x = 1,173.39 × 457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.94x = 537,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,342.22/781.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.19

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