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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.06, 1,178.70 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.06, 1,178.70 and 457.11 is: 685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.06 : 1,178.70 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.06/1,178.70 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.06x = 1,178.70 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.06x = 538,800.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,800.84/786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.44

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