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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.36, 1,177.90 and 460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.36, 1,177.90 and 460.40 is: 690.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.36 : 1,177.90 = 460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.36/1,177.90 = 460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.36x = 1,177.90 × 460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.36x = 542,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,305.16/785.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.52

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