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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781, 1,170.96 and 472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781, 1,170.96 and 472.93 is: 709.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781 : 1,170.96 = 472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781/1,170.96 = 472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781x = 1,170.96 × 472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781x = 553,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,782.11/781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.07

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