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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.50, 1,169.92 and 472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.50, 1,169.92 and 472.42 is: 707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.50 : 1,169.92 = 472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.50/1,169.92 = 472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.50x = 1,169.92 × 472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.50x = 552,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,689.50/781.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.22

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