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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.45, 1,171.86 and 473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.45, 1,171.86 and 473.70 is: 711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.45 : 1,171.86 = 473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.45/1,171.86 = 473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.45x = 1,171.86 × 473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.45x = 555,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,110.08/780.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.27

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