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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.38, 1,166.99 and 470.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.38, 1,166.99 and 470.17 is: 704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.38 : 1,166.99 = 470.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.38/1,166.99 = 470.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.38x = 1,166.99 × 470.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.38x = 548,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,677.85/778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.90

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