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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.96, 1,167.24 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.96, 1,167.24 and 470.08 is: 704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.96 : 1,167.24 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.96/1,167.24 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.96x = 1,167.24 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.96x = 548,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,696.18/778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.40

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