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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.90, 1,171.58 and 468.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.90, 1,171.58 and 468.47 is: 702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.90 : 1,171.58 = 468.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.90/1,171.58 = 468.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.90x = 1,171.58 × 468.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.90x = 548,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,841.88/780.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.83

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