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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.07, 1,169.52 and 471.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.07, 1,169.52 and 471.86 is: 707.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.07 : 1,169.52 = 471.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.07/1,169.52 = 471.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.07x = 1,169.52 × 471.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.07x = 551,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,845.60/780.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.43

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