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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.19, 1,181.42 and 462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.19, 1,181.42 and 462.83 is: 694.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.19 : 1,181.42 = 462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.19/1,181.42 = 462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.19x = 1,181.42 × 462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.19x = 546,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,794.30/787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.62

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