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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.02, 1,182.39 and 463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.02, 1,182.39 and 463.66 is: 695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.02 : 1,182.39 = 463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.02/1,182.39 = 463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.02x = 1,182.39 × 463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.02x = 548,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,226.95/788.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.70

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