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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.43, 1,176.04 and 454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.43, 1,176.04 and 454.87 is: 681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.43 : 1,176.04 = 454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.43/1,176.04 = 454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.43x = 1,176.04 × 454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.43x = 534,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,942.02/784.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.95

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