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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.08, 1,180.08 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.08, 1,180.08 and 458.22 is: 687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.08 : 1,180.08 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.08/1,180.08 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.08x = 1,180.08 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.08x = 540,736.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,736.26/787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.02

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