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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.35, 1,172.05 and 472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.35, 1,172.05 and 472.79 is: 710.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.35 : 1,172.05 = 472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.35/1,172.05 = 472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.35x = 1,172.05 × 472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.35x = 554,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,135.27/780.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.12

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