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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.07, 1,183.21 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.07, 1,183.21 and 460.12 is: 689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.07 : 1,183.21 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.07/1,183.21 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.07x = 1,183.21 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.07x = 544,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,423.27/789.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.95

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