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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.52, 1,174.02 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.52, 1,174.02 and 457.20 is: 685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.52 : 1,174.02 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.52/1,174.02 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.52x = 1,174.02 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.52x = 536,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,761.94/782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.94

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