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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.09, 1,175.67 and 458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.09, 1,175.67 and 458.78 is: 687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.09 : 1,175.67 = 458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.09/1,175.67 = 458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.09x = 1,175.67 × 458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.09x = 539,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,368.00/784.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.89

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