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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.48, 1,185.60 and 465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.48, 1,185.60 and 465.86 is: 697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.48 : 1,185.60 = 465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.48/1,185.60 = 465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.48x = 1,185.60 × 465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.48x = 552,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,323.62/791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.84

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