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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.47, 1,166.49 and 469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.47, 1,166.49 and 469.59 is: 703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.47 : 1,166.49 = 469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.47/1,166.49 = 469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.47x = 1,166.49 × 469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.47x = 547,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,772.04/778.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.65

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