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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.03, 1,181.66 and 459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.03, 1,181.66 and 459.08 is: 688.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.03 : 1,181.66 = 459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.03/1,181.66 = 459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.03x = 1,181.66 × 459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.03x = 542,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,472.70/788.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.39

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