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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.80, 1,180.80 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.80, 1,180.80 and 463.44 is: 694.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.80 : 1,180.80 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.80/1,180.80 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.80x = 1,180.80 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.80x = 547,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,229.95/787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.63

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