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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.48, 1,183.86 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.48, 1,183.86 and 464.94 is: 697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.48 : 1,183.86 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.48/1,183.86 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.48x = 1,183.86 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.48x = 550,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,423.87/789.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.20

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