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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.52, 1,180.02 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.52, 1,180.02 and 461.20 is: 691.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.52 : 1,180.02 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.52/1,180.02 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.52x = 1,180.02 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.52x = 544,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,225.22/786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.94

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