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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.73, 1,174.97 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.73, 1,174.97 and 453.88 is: 680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.73 : 1,174.97 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.73/1,174.97 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.73x = 1,174.97 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.73x = 533,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,293.11/783.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.46

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