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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.60, 1,177.02 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.60, 1,177.02 and 460.12 is: 690.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.60 : 1,177.02 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.60/1,177.02 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.60x = 1,177.02 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.60x = 541,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,570.44/784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.25

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