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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.84, 1,176.08 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.84, 1,176.08 and 458.44 is: 688.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.84 : 1,176.08 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.84/1,176.08 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.84x = 1,176.08 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.84x = 539,162.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,162.12/782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.73

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