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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.34, 1,179.63 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.34, 1,179.63 and 461.34 is: 692.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.34 : 1,179.63 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.34/1,179.63 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.34x = 1,179.63 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.34x = 544,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,210.50/785.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.96

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