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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.10, 1,168.48 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.10, 1,168.48 and 471.04 is: 706.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.10 : 1,168.48 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.10/1,168.48 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.10x = 1,168.48 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.10x = 550,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,400.82/779.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.46

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