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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.67, 1,184.49 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.67, 1,184.49 and 462.88 is: 694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.67 : 1,184.49 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.67/1,184.49 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.67x = 1,184.49 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.67x = 548,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,278.21/789.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.31

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