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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.14, 1,168.83 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.14, 1,168.83 and 473.22 is: 708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.14 : 1,168.83 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.14/1,168.83 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.14x = 1,168.83 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.14x = 553,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,113.73/781.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.09

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