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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.01, 1,174.85 and 458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.01, 1,174.85 and 458.38 is: 687.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.01 : 1,174.85 = 458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.01/1,174.85 = 458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.01x = 1,174.85 × 458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.01x = 538,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,527.74/783.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.77

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