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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.01, 1,173.35 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.01, 1,173.35 and 457.38 is: 686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.01 : 1,173.35 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.01/1,173.35 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.01x = 1,173.35 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.01x = 536,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,666.82/782.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.27

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