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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.54, 1,182.80 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.54, 1,182.80 and 463.52 is: 695.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.54 : 1,182.80 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.54/1,182.80 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.54x = 1,182.80 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.54x = 548,255.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,255.57/788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.28

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