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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.73, 1,182.70 and 459.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.73, 1,182.70 and 459.78 is: 689.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.73 : 1,182.70 = 459.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.73/1,182.70 = 459.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.73x = 1,182.70 × 459.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.73x = 543,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,779.51/788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.44

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