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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.39, 1,178.12 and 460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.39, 1,178.12 and 460.52 is: 690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.39 : 1,178.12 = 460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.39/1,178.12 = 460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.39x = 1,178.12 × 460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.39x = 542,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,543.08/785.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.79

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