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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.83, 1,173.03 and 473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.83, 1,173.03 and 473.88 is: 710.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.83 : 1,173.03 = 473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.83/1,173.03 = 473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.83x = 1,173.03 × 473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.83x = 555,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,875.46/781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.99

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