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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.53, 1,180.91 and 458.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.53, 1,180.91 and 458.58 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.53 : 1,180.91 = 458.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.53/1,180.91 = 458.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.53x = 1,180.91 × 458.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.53x = 541,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,539.41/787.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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