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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.57, 1,186.96 and 462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.57, 1,186.96 and 462.63 is: 693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.57 : 1,186.96 = 462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.57/1,186.96 = 462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.57x = 1,186.96 × 462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.57x = 549,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,123.30/791.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.71

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