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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.86, 1,168.23 and 470.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.86, 1,168.23 and 470.78 is: 705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.86 : 1,168.23 = 470.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.86/1,168.23 = 470.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.86x = 1,168.23 × 470.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.86x = 549,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,979.32/779.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.23

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