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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.34, 1,179.39 and 461.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.34, 1,179.39 and 461.92 is: 691.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.34 : 1,179.39 = 461.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.34/1,179.39 = 461.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.34x = 1,179.39 × 461.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.34x = 544,785.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,785.62/787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.93

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