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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.53, 1,172.69 and 474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.53, 1,172.69 and 474.15 is: 711.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.53 : 1,172.69 = 474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.53/1,172.69 = 474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.53x = 1,172.69 × 474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.53x = 556,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,028.59/781.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.46

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