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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.32, 1,182.32 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.32, 1,182.32 and 463.44 is: 695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.32 : 1,182.32 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.32/1,182.32 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.32x = 1,182.32 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.32x = 547,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,934.38/788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.07

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