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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.46, 1,173.30 and 457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.46, 1,173.30 and 457.84 is: 685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.46 : 1,173.30 = 457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.46/1,173.30 = 457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.46x = 1,173.30 × 457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.46x = 537,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,183.67/783.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.66

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