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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.22, 1,167.03 and 470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.22, 1,167.03 and 470.39 is: 704.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.22 : 1,167.03 = 470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.22/1,167.03 = 470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.22x = 1,167.03 × 470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.22x = 548,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,953.41/779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.49

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