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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.54, 1,173.98 and 473.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.54, 1,173.98 and 473.53 is: 711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.54 : 1,173.98 = 473.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.54/1,173.98 = 473.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.54x = 1,173.98 × 473.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.54x = 555,914.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,914.75/781.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.31

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