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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.70, 1,183.29 and 459.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.70, 1,183.29 and 459.57 is: 689.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.70 : 1,183.29 = 459.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.70/1,183.29 = 459.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.70x = 1,183.29 × 459.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.70x = 543,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,804.59/788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.49

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