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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.25, 1,169.80 and 472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.25, 1,169.80 and 472.03 is: 707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.25 : 1,169.80 = 472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.25/1,169.80 = 472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.25x = 1,169.80 × 472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.25x = 552,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,180.69/780.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.69

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