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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.96, 1,185.34 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.96, 1,185.34 and 465.96 is: 699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.96 : 1,185.34 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.96/1,185.34 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.96x = 1,185.34 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.96x = 552,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,321.03/789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.18

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