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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.92, 1,175.52 and 460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.92, 1,175.52 and 460.48 is: 688.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.92 : 1,175.52 = 460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.92/1,175.52 = 460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.92x = 1,175.52 × 460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.92x = 541,303.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,303.45/785.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.75

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