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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.89, 1,180.37 and 462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.89, 1,180.37 and 462.02 is: 693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.89 : 1,180.37 = 462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.89/1,180.37 = 462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.89x = 1,180.37 × 462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.89x = 545,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,349.80/786.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.04

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