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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,167.37 and 470.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,167.37 and 470.55 is: 705.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.04 : 1,167.37 = 470.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.04/1,167.37 = 470.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.04x = 1,167.37 × 470.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.04x = 549,305.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,305.95/779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.11

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