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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.48, 1,180.16 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.48, 1,180.16 and 462.48 is: 693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.48 : 1,180.16 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.48/1,180.16 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.48x = 1,180.16 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.48x = 545,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,800.40/786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.98

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