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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.52, 1,178.52 and 460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.52, 1,178.52 and 460.20 is: 690.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.52 : 1,178.52 = 460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.52/1,178.52 = 460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.52x = 1,178.52 × 460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.52x = 542,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,354.90/785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.44

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