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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.89, 1,175.72 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.89, 1,175.72 and 460.08 is: 689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.89 : 1,175.72 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.89/1,175.72 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.89x = 1,175.72 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.89x = 540,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,922.96/784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.17

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