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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.36, 1,179.44 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.36, 1,179.44 and 461.76 is: 691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.36 : 1,179.44 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.36/1,179.44 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.36x = 1,179.44 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.36x = 544,618.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,618.21/787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.70

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