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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.73, 1,184.19 and 460.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.73, 1,184.19 and 460.77 is: 690.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.73 : 1,184.19 = 460.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.73/1,184.19 = 460.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.73x = 1,184.19 × 460.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.73x = 545,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,637.50/789.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.92

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