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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.02, 1,167.06 and 471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.02, 1,167.06 and 471.10 is: 705.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.02 : 1,167.06 = 471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.02/1,167.06 = 471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.02x = 1,167.06 × 471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.02x = 549,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,801.97/779.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.76

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