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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.12, 1,172.04 and 473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.12, 1,172.04 and 473.14 is: 709.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.12 : 1,172.04 = 473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.12/1,172.04 = 473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.12x = 1,172.04 × 473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.12x = 554,539.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,539.01/781.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.93

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