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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.30, 1,179.45 and 461.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.30, 1,179.45 and 461.49 is: 692.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.30 : 1,179.45 = 461.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.30/1,179.45 = 461.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.30x = 1,179.45 × 461.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.30x = 544,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,302.65/786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.23

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