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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.78, 1,187.66 and 466.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.78, 1,187.66 and 466.78 is: 700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.78 : 1,187.66 = 466.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.78/1,187.66 = 466.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.78x = 1,187.66 × 466.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.78x = 554,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,375.93/791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.16

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