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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,179.60 and 461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,179.60 and 461.35 is: 692.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,179.60 = 461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,179.60 = 461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,179.60 × 461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 544,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,208.46/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.55

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