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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.17, 1,180.76 and 462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.17, 1,180.76 and 462.09 is: 693.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.17 : 1,180.76 = 462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.17/1,180.76 = 462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.17x = 1,180.76 × 462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.17x = 545,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,615.08/787.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.14

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