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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,180.80 and 462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,180.80 and 462.96 is: 694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,180.80 = 462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,180.80 = 462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,180.80 × 462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 546,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,663.17/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.16

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