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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.08, 1,174.61 and 460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.08, 1,174.61 and 460.49 is: 690.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.08 : 1,174.61 = 460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.08/1,174.61 = 460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.08x = 1,174.61 × 460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.08x = 540,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,896.16/783.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.73

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