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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.16, 1,186.34 and 462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.16, 1,186.34 and 462.20 is: 693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.16 : 1,186.34 = 462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.16/1,186.34 = 462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.16x = 1,186.34 × 462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.16x = 548,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,326.35/791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.07

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