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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.97, 1,180.46 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.97, 1,180.46 and 462.16 is: 693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.97 : 1,180.46 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.97/1,180.46 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.97x = 1,180.46 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.97x = 545,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,561.39/786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.24

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