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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.27, 1,173.96 and 458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.27, 1,173.96 and 458.73 is: 687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.27 : 1,173.96 = 458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.27/1,173.96 = 458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.27x = 1,173.96 × 458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.27x = 538,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,530.67/783.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.54

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