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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,178.85 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,178.85 and 463.52 is: 693.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,178.85 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,178.85 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,178.85 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 546,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,425.24/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.85

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