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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.92, 1,182.58 and 459.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.92, 1,182.58 and 459.85 is: 688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.92 : 1,182.58 = 459.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.92/1,182.58 = 459.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.92x = 1,182.58 × 459.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.92x = 543,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,810.11/789.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.44

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