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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.76, 1,180.13 and 464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.76, 1,180.13 and 464.18 is: 696.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.76 : 1,180.13 = 464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.76/1,180.13 = 464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.76x = 1,180.13 × 464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.76x = 547,784.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,784.52/786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.26

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