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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.64, 1,185.31 and 460.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.64, 1,185.31 and 460.93 is: 691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.64 : 1,185.31 = 460.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.64/1,185.31 = 460.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.64x = 1,185.31 × 460.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.64x = 546,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,344.94/789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.89

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