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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.69, 1,178.72 and 461.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.69, 1,178.72 and 461.33 is: 692.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.69 : 1,178.72 = 461.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.69/1,178.72 = 461.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.69x = 1,178.72 × 461.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.69x = 543,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,778.90/785.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.10

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