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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.27, 1,182.65 and 462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.27, 1,182.65 and 462.95 is: 694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.27 : 1,182.65 = 462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.27/1,182.65 = 462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.27x = 1,182.65 × 462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.27x = 547,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,507.82/788.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.57

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