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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,167.48 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,167.48 and 470.16 is: 704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.04 : 1,167.48 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.04/1,167.48 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.04x = 1,167.48 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.04x = 548,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,902.40/779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.59

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