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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.28, 1,179.92 and 461.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.28, 1,179.92 and 461.84 is: 692.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.28 : 1,179.92 = 461.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.28/1,179.92 = 461.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.28x = 1,179.92 × 461.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.28x = 544,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,929.51/787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.17

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