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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.77, 1,174.03 and 458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.77, 1,174.03 and 458.96 is: 687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.77 : 1,174.03 = 458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.77/1,174.03 = 458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.77x = 1,174.03 × 458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.77x = 538,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,825.79/783.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.48

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