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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.77, 1,175.53 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.77, 1,175.53 and 459.96 is: 688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.77 : 1,175.53 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.77/1,175.53 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.77x = 1,175.53 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.77x = 540,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,696.78/784.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.99

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