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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.90, 1,171.17 and 472.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.90, 1,171.17 and 472.86 is: 709.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.90 : 1,171.17 = 472.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.90/1,171.17 = 472.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.90x = 1,171.17 × 472.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.90x = 553,799.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,799.45/780.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.18

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