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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.52, 1,173.96 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.52, 1,173.96 and 458.07 is: 687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.52 : 1,173.96 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.52/1,173.96 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.52x = 1,173.96 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.52x = 537,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,755.86/782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.21

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