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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.28, 1,180.58 and 458.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.28, 1,180.58 and 458.54 is: 687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.28 : 1,180.58 = 458.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.28/1,180.58 = 458.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.28x = 1,180.58 × 458.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.28x = 541,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,346.03/787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.62

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