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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.32, 1,173.32 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.32, 1,173.32 and 457.44 is: 686.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.32 : 1,173.32 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.32/1,173.32 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.32x = 1,173.32 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.32x = 536,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,723.50/782.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.07

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