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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.01, 1,166.73 and 470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.01, 1,166.73 and 470.19 is: 704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.01 : 1,166.73 = 470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.01/1,166.73 = 470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.01x = 1,166.73 × 470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.01x = 548,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,584.78/779.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.21

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