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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.08, 1,182.12 and 463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.08, 1,182.12 and 463.40 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.08 : 1,182.12 = 463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.08/1,182.12 = 463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.08x = 1,182.12 × 463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.08x = 547,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,794.41/789.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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