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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.87, 1,171.26 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.87, 1,171.26 and 472.64 is: 708.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.87 : 1,171.26 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.87/1,171.26 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.87x = 1,171.26 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.87x = 553,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,584.33/780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.93

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