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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.85, 1,183.28 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.85, 1,183.28 and 464.45 is: 696.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.85 : 1,183.28 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.85/1,183.28 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.85x = 1,183.28 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.85x = 549,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,566.16/788.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.67

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