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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.84, 1,175.76 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.84, 1,175.76 and 461.28 is: 691.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.84 : 1,175.76 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.84/1,175.76 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.84x = 1,175.76 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.84x = 542,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,354.57/783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.92

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