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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.60, 1,181.10 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.60, 1,181.10 and 464.60 is: 695.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.60 : 1,181.10 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.60/1,181.10 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.60x = 1,181.10 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.60x = 548,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,739.06/788.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.84

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