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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.51, 1,167.18 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.51, 1,167.18 and 470.93 is: 705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.51 : 1,167.18 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.51/1,167.18 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.51x = 1,167.18 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.51x = 549,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,660.08/779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.14

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