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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.17, 1,169.42 and 472.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.17, 1,169.42 and 472.09 is: 706.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.17 : 1,169.42 = 472.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.17/1,169.42 = 472.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.17x = 1,169.42 × 472.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.17x = 552,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,074.69/781.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.73

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