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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.52, 1,175.42 and 458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.52, 1,175.42 and 458.96 is: 688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.52 : 1,175.42 = 458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.52/1,175.42 = 458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.52x = 1,175.42 × 458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.52x = 539,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,470.76/783.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.52

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