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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.86, 1,183.88 and 465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.86, 1,183.88 and 465.46 is: 697.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.86 : 1,183.88 = 465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.86/1,183.88 = 465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.86x = 1,183.88 × 465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.86x = 551,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,048.78/789.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.65

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