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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.22, 1,178.04 and 460.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.22, 1,178.04 and 460.82 is: 691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.22 : 1,178.04 = 460.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.22/1,178.04 = 460.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.22x = 1,178.04 × 460.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.22x = 542,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,864.39/785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.35

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