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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,170.55 and 472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,170.55 and 472.84 is: 707.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,170.55 = 472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,170.55 = 472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,170.55 × 472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 553,478.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,478.75/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.85

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