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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.10, 1,176.77 and 460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.10, 1,176.77 and 460.70 is: 690.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.10 : 1,176.77 = 460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.10/1,176.77 = 460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.10x = 1,176.77 × 460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.10x = 542,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,137.94/785.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.53

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