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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,187.15 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,187.15 and 462.56 is: 692.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,187.15 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,187.15 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,187.15 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 549,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,119.86/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.94

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