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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.26, 1,165.33 and 469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.26, 1,165.33 and 469.70 is: 703.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.26 : 1,165.33 = 469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.26/1,165.33 = 469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.26x = 1,165.33 × 469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.26x = 547,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,355.50/778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.31

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