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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.79, 1,183.26 and 464.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.79, 1,183.26 and 464.98 is: 696.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.79 : 1,183.26 = 464.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.79/1,183.26 = 464.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.79x = 1,183.26 × 464.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.79x = 550,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,185.74/789.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.63

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