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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.53, 1,183.30 and 464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.53, 1,183.30 and 464.09 is: 695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.53 : 1,183.30 = 464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.53/1,183.30 = 464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.53x = 1,183.30 × 464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.53x = 549,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,150.62/789.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.55

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