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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.94, 1,179.54 and 461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.94, 1,179.54 and 461.58 is: 692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.94 : 1,179.54 = 461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.94/1,179.54 = 461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.94x = 1,179.54 × 461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.94x = 544,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,452.07/785.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.74

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