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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.86, 1,166.73 and 469.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.86, 1,166.73 and 469.78 is: 703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.86 : 1,166.73 = 469.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.86/1,166.73 = 469.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.86x = 1,166.73 × 469.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.86x = 548,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,106.42/778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.73

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