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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.60, 1,175.52 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.60, 1,175.52 and 459.12 is: 688.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.60 : 1,175.52 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.60/1,175.52 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.60x = 1,175.52 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.60x = 539,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,704.74/783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.75

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