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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.59, 1,181.26 and 463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.59, 1,181.26 and 463.18 is: 693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.59 : 1,181.26 = 463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.59/1,181.26 = 463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.59x = 1,181.26 × 463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.59x = 547,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,136.01/788.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.82

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