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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.55, 1,182.69 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.55, 1,182.69 and 464.13 is: 695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.55 : 1,182.69 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.55/1,182.69 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.55x = 1,182.69 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.55x = 548,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,921.91/789.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.23

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