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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.71, 1,175.18 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.71, 1,175.18 and 459.09 is: 687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.71 : 1,175.18 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.71/1,175.18 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.71x = 1,175.18 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.71x = 539,511.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,511.09/784.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.53

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