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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.16, 1,180.70 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.16, 1,180.70 and 462.36 is: 693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.16 : 1,180.70 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.16/1,180.70 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.16x = 1,180.70 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.16x = 545,908.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,908.45/787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.52

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